Delsym and Flatulence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Flatulence is reported as a side effect among people who take Delsym (dextromethorphan polistirex), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tylenol, and have Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Flatulence when taking Delsym. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,675 people who have side effects when taking Delsym from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Delsym?

Delsym has active ingredients of dextromethorphan polistirex. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 5,033 Delsym users. Check the latest studies of Delsym.

What is Flatulence?

Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus) is found to be associated with 1,796 drugs and 1,889 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Flatulence.

On Apr, 11, 2026

4,675 people reported to have side effects when taking Delsym.
Among them, 17 people (0.36%) have Flatulence.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Delsym when they have Flatulence? *

What is the gender of people who have Flatulence when taking Delsym? *

female: 35.29 %
male: 64.71 %

What is the age of people who have Flatulence when taking Delsym? *

What are other drugs people take besides Delsym? *

What are other side effects people have besides Flatulence? *

Diarrhea: 9 people, 52.94%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 23.53%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 23.53%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 17.65%
Blood Pressure Systolic Increased: 3 people, 17.65%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 3 people, 17.65%
Dizziness: 3 people, 17.65%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 17.65%
Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 17.65%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 7 people, 41.18%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 17.65%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 3 people, 17.65%
Thyroid Cancer: 1 person, 5.88%
Hepatitis C: 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 dextromethorphan polistirex (the active ingredients of Delsym) and Delsym (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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