Enulose and Diphen drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Enulose (lactulose) and Diphen (diphenhydramine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include laryngeal discomfort among females and ileus among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Enulose and Diphen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 44 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Enulose?

Enulose has active ingredients of lactulose. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 711 Enulose users. Check the latest studies of Enulose.

What is Diphen?

Diphen has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 115,432 Diphen users. Check the latest studies of Diphen.



On Jul, 09, 2026

44 people who take Enulose and Diphen together, and have interactions are studied.

Enulose and Diphen drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Enulose and Diphen, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Laryngeal discomfort
  2. Macular degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision)
  3. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  4. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  5. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  6. Surgery
  7. Unresponsive to stimuli
  8. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  9. Headache (pain in head)
  10. Vomiting

male:

  1. Ileus (a painful obstruction of the ileum or other part of the intestine)
  2. Pneumonia
  3. Rash
  4. Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
  5. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  6. Tachycardia (a heart rate that exceeds the range of 100 beats/min)
  7. Tachypnoea (a condition of rapid breathing over 20 per minute)
  8. Cytomegalovirus infection
  9. Headache (pain in head)
  10. Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs)

What are the common drug interactions of Enulose and Diphen, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
  2. Cyanosis (lack of oxygen in body leads to blue appearance of skin ,mucous membrane nails)
  3. Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
  4. Fall
  5. Infusion related reaction
  6. Lymphadenopathy (disease or enlargement of lymph nodes)
  7. Pyrexia (fever)
  8. Rash
  9. Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
  10. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Ileus (a painful obstruction of the ileum or other part of the intestine)
  2. Pneumonia
  3. Septic shock (shock due to blood infection)
  4. Death
  5. Adrenal adenoma (benign tumour of the glandular type (adenoma) in the adrenal gland)
  6. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  7. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  8. Anaemia of malignant disease
  9. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  10. Anxiety

50-59:

  1. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  2. Autoimmune disorder (a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's normal substances and tissue)
  3. Back pain
  4. Biliary colic
  5. Blindness
  6. Blood creatinine increased
  7. Bone disorder
  8. Bone lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries)
  9. Bone pain
  10. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)

60+:

  1. Pain
  2. Anxiety
  3. Abdominal pain
  4. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  5. Catheter site swelling
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Fungal skin infection
  8. Lethargy (tiredness)
  9. Small intestinal obstruction (blockage in small intestine)
  10. Upper respiratory tract infection

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 25.00%
  2. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 10 people, 22.73%
  3. Pain: 9 people, 20.45%
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 20.45%
  5. Depression: 8 people, 18.18%
  6. High Blood Cholesterol: 8 people, 18.18%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 15.91%
  8. Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 13.64%
  9. Inflammation: 5 people, 11.36%
  10. Back Pain: 5 people, 11.36%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lactulose and diphenhydramine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Enulose and Diphen, respectively), and Enulose and Diphen (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?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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