Colace and Abdominal abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abdominal abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Colace (docusate ), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Percocet, and have Eczema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abdominal abscess when taking Colace. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,100 people who have side effects when taking Colace from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Colace?

Colace has active ingredients of docusate . It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 41,841 Colace users. Check the latest studies of Colace.

What is Abdominal abscess?

Abdominal abscess (collection of pus in abdomen) is found to be associated with 500 drugs and 1,147 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abdominal abscess.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

41,100 people reported to have side effects when taking Colace.
Among them, 56 people (0.14%) have Abdominal abscess.

Among these 56 people:

How long have people been on Colace when they have Abdominal abscess? *

What is the gender of people who have Abdominal abscess when taking Colace? *

female: 33.93 %
male: 66.07 %

What is the age of people who have Abdominal abscess when taking Colace? *

What are other drugs people take besides Colace? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abdominal abscess? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 37.50%
Fever: 20 people, 35.71%
Abdominal Pain: 18 people, 32.14%
Weight Decreased: 17 people, 30.36%
Appendicitis Perforated (perforated appendicitis is a condition in which an inflamed appendix bursts): 15 people, 26.79%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 15 people, 26.79%
Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side): 15 people, 26.79%
Dermatitis Contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens): 15 people, 26.79%
Lump In The Abdomen (an area of swelling or growth on abdomen): 14 people, 25.00%
Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (cancer tumour that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems): 14 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 14 people, 25.00%
Pain: 6 people, 10.71%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 8.93%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 5.36%
Lymphoma Aids Related (cancer of lymph system with aids): 3 people, 5.36%
Depression: 3 people, 5.36%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 5.36%
Back Pain: 3 people, 5.36%
Infection: 2 people, 3.57%
Malignant Soft Tissue Neoplasm (cancer tumour of soft tissue): 2 people, 3.57%

* 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 docusate (the active ingredients of Colace) and Colace (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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