Dulcolax and Erythema multiforme - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erythema multiforme is reported as a side effect among people who take Dulcolax (bisacodyl), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erythema multiforme when taking Dulcolax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,769 people who have side effects when taking Dulcolax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dulcolax?

Dulcolax has active ingredients of bisacodyl. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 12,897 Dulcolax users. Check the latest studies of Dulcolax.

What is Erythema multiforme?

Erythema multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction) is found to be associated with 1,708 drugs and 2,920 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erythema multiforme.

On Jul, 06, 2026

12,769 people reported to have side effects when taking Dulcolax.
Among them, 43 people (0.34%) have Erythema multiforme.

Could Dulcolax cause Erythema multiforme?

Among these 43 people:

How long have people been on Dulcolax when they have Erythema multiforme? *

What is the gender of people who have Erythema multiforme when taking Dulcolax? *

female: 87.8 %
male: 12.2 %

What is the age of people who have Erythema multiforme when taking Dulcolax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dulcolax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Erythema multiforme? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 15 people, 34.88%
Itching: 14 people, 32.56%
Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 14 people, 32.56%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 32.56%
Head Injury: 13 people, 30.23%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 12 people, 27.91%
Lymphocytosis (an increase in the number or proportion of lymphocytes in the blood): 12 people, 27.91%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 10 people, 23.26%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 20.93%
Blood Urea Increased: 8 people, 18.60%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 28 people, 65.12%
High Blood Pressure: 26 people, 60.47%
Sleep Disorder: 18 people, 41.86%
Infection: 17 people, 39.53%
Heart Disease: 17 people, 39.53%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 39.53%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 16 people, 37.21%
Cough: 16 people, 37.21%
Hypersensitivity: 16 people, 37.21%
Fever: 15 people, 34.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Tognetti L, Giorgini S, Lotti T, "Erythema multiforme-like eruption from a slimming drug preparation cutaneous adverse drug reaction", Indian dermatology online journal, 2011 Jan .
Tognetti L, Giorgini S, Lotti T, "Erythema multiforme-like eruption from a slimming drug preparation cutaneous adverse drug reaction", Indian dermatology online journal, 2011 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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