Mupirocin and Aldara drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Mupirocin (mupirocin) and Aldara (imiquimod). Common drug interactions include alopecia among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Mupirocin and Aldara. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mupirocin?

Mupirocin has active ingredients of mupirocin. It is often used in impetigo. eHealthMe is studying from 5,940 Mupirocin users. Check the latest studies of Mupirocin.

What is Aldara?

Aldara has active ingredients of imiquimod. It is often used in genital warts. eHealthMe is studying from 2,554 Aldara users. Check the latest studies of Aldara.



On Aug, 07, 2026

14 people who take Mupirocin and Aldara together, and have interactions are studied.

Mupirocin and Aldara drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Mupirocin and Aldara, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver)
  3. Night sweats (sweating in night)
  4. Pyelocaliectasis
  5. Reflux laryngitis (voice disorder caused by backflow of stomach fluids to the throat and voice box area)
  6. Rhinitis allergic (inflammation of the nasal airways due to allergy)
  7. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
  8. Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
  9. Allergy to animal
  10. Asthenia (weakness)

male:

n/a

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus)
  2. Laryngeal oedema (swelling of larynx)
  3. Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels)
  4. Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
  5. Pain in extremity
  6. Pregnancy
  7. Varicose vein (veins that have become enlarged and tortuous)
  8. Venous thrombosis (blood clot (thrombus) that forms within a vein)
  9. Viral upper respiratory tract infection
  10. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
  2. Bladder dilatation
  3. Chest discomfort
  4. Depression
  5. Dermal cyst
  6. Dizziness
  7. Ear infection
  8. Ear pain
  9. Ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
  10. Fibrosis (formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue)

60+:

  1. Ageusia (loss of taste functions of the tongue)
  2. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  3. Cough
  4. Decreased appetite
  5. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  6. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  7. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Urinary tract infection

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 11 people, 78.57%
  2. Basal Cell Carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills): 2 people, 14.29%
  3. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 14.29%
  4. Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 7.14%
  5. Impaired Gastric Emptying: 1 person, 7.14%
  6. Cardiac Failure: 1 person, 7.14%
  7. Chest Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
  8. Diabetes: 1 person, 7.14%
  9. Dizziness: 1 person, 7.14%
  10. Fever: 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 mupirocin and imiquimod (the active ingredients of Mupirocin and Aldara, respectively), and Mupirocin and Aldara (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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