Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate and Intra-uterine death - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intra-uterine death is reported as a side effect among people who take Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate (acetaminophen; codeine phosphate), especially for people who are 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Symphysiolysis.

The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,908 people who have side effects when taking Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate?

Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate has active ingredients of acetaminophen; codeine phosphate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 3,220 Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate users. Check the latest studies of Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate.

On Jul, 20, 2026

2,908 people reported to have side effects when taking Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate.
Among them, 24 people (0.83%) died.

Could Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate cause Intra-uterine death?

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate when they died? *

What is the age of people who died when taking Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate? *

Acetaminophen: 16 people, 66.67%
Butrans: 11 people, 45.83%
Morphine Sulfate: 10 people, 41.67%
Buprenorphine: 7 people, 29.17%
Ms Contin: 5 people, 20.83%
Citalopram Hydrobromide: 4 people, 16.67%
Amoxicillin: 4 people, 16.67%
Paracetamol: 3 people, 12.50%
Diclofenac Sodium: 3 people, 12.50%
Topiramate: 1 person, 4.17%

What are other side effects people have before they died? *

Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 12 people, 50.00%
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 8 people, 33.33%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 20.83%
Abortion Spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage): 4 people, 16.67%
Stillbirth (a birth of dead foetus): 1 person, 4.17%
Complications Of Maternal Exposure To Therapeutic Drugs: 1 person, 4.17%
Birth Control: 1 person, 4.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Symphysiolysis (pain around the symphysis pubis join): 15 people, 62.50%
Pubic Pain (pelvic pain): 4 people, 16.67%
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 2 people, 8.33%
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 1 person, 4.17%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 4.17%

* 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 acetaminophen; codeine phosphate (the active ingredients of Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate) and Acetaminophen and codeine phosphate (the brand name). 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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