Cefuroxime and Hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Cefuroxime (cefuroxime sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Cephalexin, and have Infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hernia when taking Cefuroxime. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,808 people who have side effects when taking Cefuroxime from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cefuroxime?

Cefuroxime has active ingredients of cefuroxime sodium. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 12,999 Cefuroxime users. Check the latest studies of Cefuroxime.

What is Hernia?

Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle) is found to be associated with 1,308 drugs and 1,497 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hernia.

On Jul, 19, 2026

12,808 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefuroxime.
Among them, 17 people (0.13%) have Hernia.

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hernia when taking Cefuroxime? *

female: 20 %
male: 80 %

What is the age of people who have Hernia when taking Cefuroxime? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cefuroxime? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hernia? *

Asthma: 8 people, 47.06%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 41.18%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 41.18%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 5 people, 29.41%
Laryngeal Web (a rare malformation consisting of a membrane-like structure that extends across the larynx): 5 people, 29.41%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 29.41%
Photosensitivity Reaction: 5 people, 29.41%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 5 people, 29.41%
Indigestion: 5 people, 29.41%
Drug Intolerance (drug sensitivity): 5 people, 29.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 5 people, 29.41%
Pain: 5 people, 29.41%
Depression: 5 people, 29.41%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 29.41%
Infection: 5 people, 29.41%
Fungal Infection: 3 people, 17.65%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 3 people, 17.65%
Asthma: 3 people, 17.65%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 11.76%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 cefuroxime sodium (the active ingredients of Cefuroxime) and Cefuroxime (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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