Desowen and Erythromycin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Desowen (desonide) and Erythromycin (erythromycin). Common drug interactions include anaemia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Desowen and Erythromycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Desowen?
Desowen has active ingredients of desonide. eHealthMe is studying from 515 Desowen users. Check the latest studies of Desowen.
What is Erythromycin?
Erythromycin has active ingredients of erythromycin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 12,563 Erythromycin users. Check the latest studies of Erythromycin.
12 people who take Desowen and Erythromycin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Desowen and Erythromycin, by gender? *:
female:
n/a
male:
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Anal haemorrhage
- Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
- Groin pain
- Ileitis (inflammation of the ileum)
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Multi-organ disorder (multiple organ disease)
- Pain in extremity
- Abdominal pain upper
What are the common drug interactions of Desowen and Erythromycin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Intestinal stenosis (partial obstruction that causes the centre opening of the intestine to become narrower)
20-29:
- Cardiac disorder
- Chest pain
- Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
- Decreased appetite
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Flank pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen)
- Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
- Groin pain
- Ileitis (inflammation of the ileum)
- Inflammatory bowel disease
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Death
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
- Delusion of grandeur
- Headache (pain in head)
- Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur)
- Psychotic disorder
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 8 people, 66.67%
- Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 8 people, 66.67%
- Allergic Sinusitis: 8 people, 66.67%
- Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 16.67%
- Ear Barotrauma (discomfort and possible damage in the ear due to pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum): 2 people, 16.67%
- Depression: 2 people, 16.67%
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 1 person, 8.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Desowen (515 reports)
- Erythromycin (12,563 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Desowen:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Desowen and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on desonide and erythromycin (the active ingredients of Desowen and Erythromycin, respectively), and Desowen and Erythromycin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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Who is eHealthMe?
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