Acetylcysteine and Otitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Acetylcysteine (acetylcysteine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis 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 Otitis?

Otitis (ear infection) is found to be associated with 1,408 drugs and 1,842 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

11,475 people reported to have side effects when taking Acetylcysteine.
Among them, 20 people (0.17%) have Otitis.

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Otitis when taking Acetylcysteine? *

female: 89.47 %
male: 10.53 %

What is the age of people who have Otitis when taking Acetylcysteine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acetylcysteine? *

Vitamin D3: 10 people, 50.00%
Sodium Chloride: 9 people, 45.00%
Gabapentin: 9 people, 45.00%
Furosemide: 9 people, 45.00%
Plavix: 9 people, 45.00%
Potassium Chloride: 9 people, 45.00%
Acetaminophen: 8 people, 40.00%
Meclizine Hydrochloride: 8 people, 40.00%
Heparin: 8 people, 40.00%
Epipen: 8 people, 40.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 14 people, 70.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 40.00%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 40.00%
Chest Pain: 7 people, 35.00%
Fall: 7 people, 35.00%
Dizziness: 6 people, 30.00%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 6 people, 30.00%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 6 people, 30.00%
Infection: 6 people, 30.00%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 6 people, 30.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 25.00%
Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 4 people, 20.00%
Asthma: 4 people, 20.00%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 2 people, 10.00%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 5.00%
Pain: 1 person, 5.00%
Nasal Polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose): 1 person, 5.00%
Hypoglobulinaemia (deficiency of globulin in the bloodstream): 1 person, 5.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 5.00%
Facial Bones Fracture (bone fracture of face): 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Otitis (1,842 conditions)

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.

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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