Chloramphenicol and Pemphigus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pemphigus is reported as a side effect among people who take Chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Periogard, and have Diarrhea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pemphigus when taking Chloramphenicol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,567 people who have side effects when taking Chloramphenicol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Chloramphenicol?

Chloramphenicol has active ingredients of chloramphenicol. eHealthMe is studying from 2,581 Chloramphenicol users. Check the latest studies of Chloramphenicol.

What is Pemphigus?

Pemphigus (any of several acute or chronic skin diseases characterized by groups of itching blisters) is found to be associated with 302 drugs and 301 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pemphigus.



On Jul, 20, 2026

2,567 people reported to have side effects when taking Chloramphenicol.
Among them, 13 people (0.51%) have Pemphigus.

Could Chloramphenicol cause Pemphigus?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Pemphigus when taking Chloramphenicol? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Pemphigus when taking Chloramphenicol? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 100 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Chloramphenicol? *

  1. Zopiclone: 13 people, 100.00%
  2. Ergocalciferol: 13 people, 100.00%
  3. Oxycodone Hydrochloride: 13 people, 100.00%
  4. Orencia: 13 people, 100.00%
  5. Xenical: 13 people, 100.00%
  6. Leflunomide: 13 people, 100.00%
  7. Indomethacin: 13 people, 100.00%
  8. Ibuprofen: 13 people, 100.00%
  9. Enbrel: 13 people, 100.00%
  10. Periogard: 13 people, 100.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Pemphigus? *

  1. Weight Increased: 13 people, 100.00%
  2. Weakness: 13 people, 100.00%
  3. Impaired Healing: 13 people, 100.00%
  4. Ill-Defined Disorder: 13 people, 100.00%
  5. Hypersensitivity: 13 people, 100.00%
  6. Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 13 people, 100.00%
  7. Helicobacter Infection (helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infects stomach): 13 people, 100.00%
  8. Headache (pain in head): 13 people, 100.00%
  9. Head Injury: 13 people, 100.00%
  10. Hair Loss: 13 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 13 people, 100.00%
  2. Diarrhea: 13 people, 100.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on chloramphenicol (the active ingredients of Chloramphenicol) and Chloramphenicol (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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