Ferrous fumarate and Cellulitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cellulitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ferrous fumarate (ferrous fumarate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Metformin, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cellulitis when taking Ferrous fumarate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,374 people who have side effects when taking Ferrous fumarate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ferrous fumarate?

Ferrous fumarate has active ingredients of ferrous fumarate. It is often used in anemia. eHealthMe is studying from 9,840 Ferrous fumarate users. Check the latest studies of Ferrous fumarate.

What is Cellulitis?

Cellulitis (infection under the skin) is found to be associated with 2,080 drugs and 2,340 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cellulitis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

9,374 people reported to have side effects when taking Ferrous fumarate.
Among them, 64 people (0.68%) have Cellulitis.

Could Ferrous fumarate cause Cellulitis?

Among these 64 people:

How long have people been on Ferrous fumarate when they have Cellulitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Cellulitis when taking Ferrous fumarate? *

female: 57.14 %
male: 42.86 %

What is the age of people who have Cellulitis when taking Ferrous fumarate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ferrous fumarate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cellulitis? *

Diarrhea: 21 people, 32.81%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 16 people, 25.00%
Cough: 15 people, 23.44%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 15 people, 23.44%
Joint Pain: 15 people, 23.44%
Pain: 14 people, 21.88%
Urinary Tract Infection: 14 people, 21.88%
Gait Disturbance: 13 people, 20.31%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 13 people, 20.31%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 20.31%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 17 people, 26.56%
Pain: 11 people, 17.19%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 12.50%
Depression: 5 people, 7.81%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 5 people, 7.81%
Constipation: 5 people, 7.81%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 7.81%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 6.25%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 4 people, 6.25%
Diabetes: 4 people, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Yaylaci S, Yilmaz EU, Guclu E, Kumsar NA, Tamer A, Karabay O, "Clozapine-Induced Febrile Neutropenia and Cellulitis", Turkish journal of emergency medicine, 2014 Mar .
Yaylaci S, Yilmaz EU, Guclu E, Kumsar NA, Tamer A, Karabay O, "Clozapine-Induced Febrile Neutropenia and Cellulitis", Turkish journal of emergency medicine, 2014 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ferrous fumarate (the active ingredients of Ferrous fumarate) and Ferrous fumarate (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.

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