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

Summary:

Pericarditis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ferrous fumarate (ferrous fumarate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Magnesium, and have Anaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis?

Pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium) is found to be associated with 864 drugs and 941 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pericarditis.

On Jul, 19, 2026

9,374 people reported to have side effects when taking Ferrous fumarate.
Among them, 19 people (0.2%) have Pericarditis.

Could Ferrous fumarate cause Pericarditis?

Among these 19 people:

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

female: 26.67 %
male: 73.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ferrous fumarate? *

Magnesium: 5 people, 26.32%
Acetaminophen: 4 people, 21.05%
Pentasa: 4 people, 21.05%
Omeprazole: 4 people, 21.05%
Prochlorperazine Maleate: 3 people, 15.79%
Apixaban: 3 people, 15.79%
Naproxen: 3 people, 15.79%
Multivitamin: 3 people, 15.79%
Misoprostol: 3 people, 15.79%
Albuterol: 2 people, 10.53%

What are other side effects people have besides Pericarditis? *

Overdose: 4 people, 21.05%
Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle myocardium): 3 people, 15.79%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 10.53%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 10.53%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 10.53%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 10.53%
Fever: 2 people, 10.53%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 10.53%
Infusion Site Bruising: 1 person, 5.26%
Influenza Like Illness: 1 person, 5.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 31.58%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 5 people, 26.32%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 26.32%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 5 people, 26.32%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 10.53%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.26%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 5.26%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 5.26%
Menstruation Irregular: 1 person, 5.26%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 1 person, 5.26%

* 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 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.

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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