Lactulose and Toxic skin eruption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Toxic skin eruption is reported as a side effect among people who take Lactulose (lactulose), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Vitamin B6, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Toxic skin eruption when taking Lactulose. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46,694 people who have side effects when taking Lactulose from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lactulose?

Lactulose has active ingredients of lactulose. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 46,960 Lactulose users. Check the latest studies of Lactulose.

What is Toxic skin eruption?

Toxic skin eruption (skin breakdown due to toxic substance) is found to be associated with 638 drugs and 1,064 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Toxic skin eruption.

On Jul, 15, 2026

46,694 people reported to have side effects when taking Lactulose.
Among them, 25 people (0.05%) have Toxic skin eruption.

Could Lactulose cause Toxic skin eruption?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Lactulose when they have Toxic skin eruption? *

What is the gender of people who have Toxic skin eruption when taking Lactulose? *

female: 9.09 %
male: 90.91 %

What is the age of people who have Toxic skin eruption when taking Lactulose? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lactulose? *

Vitamin B6: 8 people, 32.00%
Zopiclone: 3 people, 12.00%
Pyridoxine: 3 people, 12.00%
Furosemide: 3 people, 12.00%
Alimta: 3 people, 12.00%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 3 people, 12.00%
Symbicort: 3 people, 12.00%
Amlodipine: 3 people, 12.00%
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 8.00%
Haloperidol: 2 people, 8.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Toxic skin eruption? *

Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 3 people, 12.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 12.00%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 12.00%
Fever: 3 people, 12.00%
Swallowing Difficulty: 2 people, 8.00%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 8.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 8.00%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 2 people, 8.00%
Dermatitis Psoriasiform (large white or silver flakes on the skin): 2 people, 8.00%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 8.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Varices Oesophageal (enlarged and swollen veins at the bottom of the oesophagus, near the stomach): 11 people, 44.00%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 11 people, 44.00%
Pain: 11 people, 44.00%
Vitamin B6 Deficiency: 10 people, 40.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 10 people, 40.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 40.00%
Vitamin B1 Deficiency: 10 people, 40.00%
Mesothelioma (rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body's internal organs, known as the mesothelium): 3 people, 12.00%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 4.00%
Diabetes: 1 person, 4.00%

* 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 lactulose (the active ingredients of Lactulose) and Lactulose (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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