Cefixime and Nasal congestion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nasal congestion is reported as a side effect among people who take Cefixime (cefixime), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Inflectra, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nasal congestion when taking Cefixime. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,217 people who have side effects when taking Cefixime from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cefixime?

Cefixime has active ingredients of cefixime. eHealthMe is studying from 3,237 Cefixime users. Check the latest studies of Cefixime.

What is Nasal congestion?

Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels) is found to be associated with 1,758 drugs and 2,495 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nasal congestion.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

3,217 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefixime.
Among them, 23 people (0.71%) have Nasal congestion.

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Cefixime when they have Nasal congestion? *

What is the gender of people who have Nasal congestion when taking Cefixime? *

female: 84.62 %
male: 15.38 %

What is the age of people who have Nasal congestion when taking Cefixime? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cefixime? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nasal congestion? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 52.17%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 11 people, 47.83%
Cough: 9 people, 39.13%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 39.13%
Fever: 8 people, 34.78%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 8 people, 34.78%
Back Pain: 8 people, 34.78%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 34.78%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 34.78%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 34.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 5 people, 21.74%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 21.74%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 13.04%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 13.04%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 8.70%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 8.70%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 8.70%
Pain: 2 people, 8.70%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 4.35%
Sinusitis Bacterial (bacterial infection of sinus): 1 person, 4.35%

* 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 cefixime (the active ingredients of Cefixime) and Cefixime (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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