Peridex and Mupirocin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) and Mupirocin (mupirocin). Common drug interactions include photosensitivity reaction among females and abscess limb among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Peridex and Mupirocin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Peridex?
Peridex has active ingredients of chlorhexidine gluconate. eHealthMe is studying from 2,803 Peridex users. Check the latest studies of Peridex.
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.
11 people who take Peridex and Mupirocin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Peridex and Mupirocin, by gender? *:
female:
- Photosensitivity reaction
- Rash
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Sunburn
- Urinary tract infection
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Arthropathy
- Balance disorder
- Barrett's oesophagus (barrett's oesophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid and changed to a lining similar to that of the stomach)
- Blood cholesterol increased
male:
- Abscess limb (limb infection)
- Blood creatinine increased
- Haemoglobin decreased
- Necrotising fasciitis (an uncommon life-threatening soft-tissue infection)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
What are the common drug interactions of Peridex and Mupirocin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Abscess limb (limb infection)
- Coagulopathy (blood's ability to clot is impaired)
- Coronary artery disease (plaque building up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart, which narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow to the heart)
- Necrotising fasciitis (an uncommon life-threatening soft-tissue infection)
- Pneumonia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
- Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
60+:
- Arthropathy
- Balance disorder
- Diarrhoea
- Diplopia (double vision)
- Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall)
- Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
- Eye disorder
- Fall
- Gait disturbance
- Immune system disorder
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 36.36%
- High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 36.36%
- Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 27.27%
- Blood Potassium Decreased: 3 people, 27.27%
- Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 27.27%
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 27.27%
- Incontinence (lack of moderation or self-control): 3 people, 27.27%
- Macular Degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision): 3 people, 27.27%
- Dizziness: 3 people, 27.27%
- Bone Loss: 3 people, 27.27%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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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+
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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 chlorhexidine gluconate and mupirocin (the active ingredients of Peridex and Mupirocin, respectively), and Peridex and Mupirocin (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?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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