Cefaclor and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Cefaclor (cefaclor), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lactulose, and have Sleep disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Cefaclor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,472 people who have side effects when taking Cefaclor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cefaclor?

Cefaclor has active ingredients of cefaclor. eHealthMe is studying from 2,512 Cefaclor users. Check the latest studies of Cefaclor.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,597 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Mar, 12, 2026

2,472 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefaclor.
Among them, 32 people (1.29%) have Constipation.

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Cefaclor when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Cefaclor? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Cefaclor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cefaclor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 10 people, 31.25%
Chest Pain: 9 people, 28.12%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 8 people, 25.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 8 people, 25.00%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 25.00%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 8 people, 25.00%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 8 people, 25.00%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 21.88%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 21.88%
Back Pain: 7 people, 21.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 9.38%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 9.38%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 3 people, 9.38%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 9.38%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 6.25%
Fever: 2 people, 6.25%
Diabetes: 2 people, 6.25%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 2 people, 6.25%
Neck Pain: 2 people, 6.25%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 2 people, 6.25%

* 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 cefaclor (the active ingredients of Cefaclor) and Cefaclor (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).

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