Peppermint oil and Erythromycin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Peppermint oil (peppermint) and Erythromycin (erythromycin). Common drug interactions include exostosis among females and oropharyngeal swelling among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Peppermint oil and Erythromycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Peppermint oil?

Peppermint oil has active ingredients of peppermint. eHealthMe is studying from 1,061 Peppermint oil users. Check the latest studies of Peppermint oil.

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.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

13 people who take Peppermint oil and Erythromycin together, and have interactions are studied.

Peppermint oil and Erythromycin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Peppermint Oil and Erythromycin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone)
  2. Foot deformity (functional disability of foot)
  3. Herpes zoster
  4. Localised infection (infection at the single location)
  5. Pain in extremity
  6. Post procedural swelling
  7. Rash erythematous (redness of the skin)
  8. Fall
  9. Blood sodium decreased
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

male:

  1. Oropharyngeal swelling
  2. Device dislocation
  3. Umbilical hernia (an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button)
  4. Weight gain poor
  5. Abdominal distension
  6. Abdominal pain

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

  1. Device dislocation
  2. Umbilical hernia (an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button)
  3. Weight gain poor

10-19:

  1. Abdominal distension
  2. Abdominal pain

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Oropharyngeal swelling

60+:

  1. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  2. Bacterial infection
  3. Post procedural swelling
  4. Rash erythematous (redness of the skin)
  5. Fall
  6. Colostomy
  7. Constipation
  8. Diarrhoea
  9. Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone)
  10. Foot deformity (functional disability of foot)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 38.46%
  2. Respiratory Disorder (respiratory disease): 4 people, 30.77%
  3. Pain: 4 people, 30.77%
  4. Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 4 people, 30.77%
  5. Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
  6. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 15.38%
  7. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 15.38%
  8. Fungal Nail Infection: 2 people, 15.38%
  9. Heart Disease: 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Hypoventilation (too shallow or too slow breathing, which does not meet the needs of the body): 2 people, 15.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on peppermint and erythromycin (the active ingredients of Peppermint oil and Erythromycin, respectively), and Peppermint oil 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?

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.

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