Acetylcysteine and Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Acetylcysteine (acetylcysteine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Gentamicin, and have Ill-defined disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated when taking Acetylcysteine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,475 people who have side effects when taking Acetylcysteine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acetylcysteine?

Acetylcysteine has active ingredients of acetylcysteine. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 11,563 Acetylcysteine users. Check the latest studies of Acetylcysteine.

What is Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated?

Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated (widespread scaling of the skin, often with itching (pruritus), skin redness (erythroderma), and hair loss) is found to be associated with 623 drugs and 338 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

11,475 people reported to have side effects when taking Acetylcysteine.
Among them, 22 people (0.19%) have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated.

Could Acetylcysteine cause Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Acetylcysteine when they have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated when taking Acetylcysteine? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated when taking Acetylcysteine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acetylcysteine? *

Gentamicin: 6 people, 27.27%
Heparin: 5 people, 22.73%
Furosemide: 5 people, 22.73%
Vancomycin: 3 people, 13.64%
Lovenox: 3 people, 13.64%
Lorazepam: 3 people, 13.64%
Lactulose: 3 people, 13.64%
Kayexalate: 3 people, 13.64%
Acetaminophen: 3 people, 13.64%
Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium: 3 people, 13.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatitis exfoliative aggravated? *

Fever: 7 people, 31.82%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 5 people, 22.73%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 5 people, 22.73%
Epidermal Necrolysis (skin condition that is usually caused by a reaction to drugs): 5 people, 22.73%
Itching: 4 people, 18.18%
Dermatitis Bullous (inflammation of the skin characterized by the presence of bullae which are filled with fluid): 4 people, 18.18%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 3 people, 13.64%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 13.64%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 13.64%
Skin Discoloration: 3 people, 13.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 13.64%
Staphylococcal Sepsis (blood infection by an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 1 person, 4.55%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 1 person, 4.55%
Herpes Simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection): 1 person, 4.55%
Cheilitis (infection of lips): 1 person, 4.55%
Bronchial Carcinoma (lung cancer): 1 person, 4.55%

* 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 acetylcysteine (the active ingredients of Acetylcysteine) and Acetylcysteine (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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