Antibiotics can save lives, but they can also cause side effects. Consumer Reports outlines what parents should know about reactions to antibiotics and when to take your child to the emergency room.

From strep throat to urinary tract infections (UTIs), we've all benefited from the modern medical marvel of antibiotics. But what are a few of the most common antibiotic side effects-and how might we ...

Ciprofloxacin is a generic prescription drug used to treat certain bacterial infections. It’s also available as the brand-name drug Cipro. Ciprofloxacin can cause side effects that range from mild to ...

NEW YORK -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ratcheted up its warning about the potential side effects of a class of commonly-prescribed powerful antibiotic, including the drug known by the ...

Cephalexin is a generic drug that’s prescribed for certain bacterial infections in adults and children. As with other drugs, cephalexin can cause side effects, such as diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

Cephalexin is a generic prescription drug that treats infections. Only the oral capsule comes in a brand-name version called Keflex. Cephalexin can cause side effects ranging from mild to serious.

As with other drugs, ciprofloxacin can cause side effects, such as nausea and vomiting. If you are not able to tolerate side effects from ciprofloxacin, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Fever, chills, sore throat, cough… the list of common flu symptoms goes on. Fortunately, the antiviral drug Tamiflu ...