Colace and Streptococcal bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Streptococcal bacteraemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Colace (docusate ), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Zoloft, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Streptococcal bacteraemia 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 Streptococcal bacteraemia?

Streptococcal bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood) is found to be associated with 237 drugs and 316 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Streptococcal bacteraemia.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

41,100 people reported to have side effects when taking Colace.
Among them, 24 people (0.06%) have Streptococcal bacteraemia.

Could Colace cause Streptococcal bacteraemia?

Among these 24 people:

What is the gender of people who have Streptococcal bacteraemia when taking Colace? *

female: 30.43 %
male: 69.57 %

What is the age of people who have Streptococcal bacteraemia when taking Colace? *

What are other drugs people take besides Colace? *

What are other side effects people have besides Streptococcal bacteraemia? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 66.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 15 people, 62.50%
Depression: 14 people, 58.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 14 people, 58.33%
Bacterial Infection: 14 people, 58.33%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 14 people, 58.33%
Cervical Spinal Stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck): 12 people, 50.00%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 12 people, 50.00%
Dental Caries: 12 people, 50.00%
Dental Fistula: 12 people, 50.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 17 people, 70.83%
Depression: 14 people, 58.33%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 12 people, 50.00%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 50.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 50.00%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 12 people, 50.00%
Libido Decreased (loss of interest in sex): 9 people, 37.50%
Bone Disorder: 9 people, 37.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 8.33%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 8.33%

* 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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