Mesalamine and Eye irritation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eye irritation is reported as a side effect among people who take Mesalamine (mesalamine), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Inflectra, and have Immunodeficiency disorders.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eye irritation when taking Mesalamine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,767 people who have side effects when taking Mesalamine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mesalamine?

Mesalamine has active ingredients of mesalamine. It is often used in ulcerative colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 28,053 Mesalamine users. Check the latest studies of Mesalamine.

What is Eye irritation?

Eye irritation is found to be associated with 1,295 drugs and 1,288 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eye irritation.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

27,767 people reported to have side effects when taking Mesalamine.
Among them, 28 people (0.1%) have Eye irritation.

Among these 28 people:

What is the gender of people who have Eye irritation when taking Mesalamine? *

female: 77.78 %
male: 22.22 %

What is the age of people who have Eye irritation when taking Mesalamine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mesalamine? *

Inflectra: 10 people, 35.71%
Hydrocortisone: 6 people, 21.43%
Methotrexate: 5 people, 17.86%
Imuran: 4 people, 14.29%
Ketoprofen: 3 people, 10.71%
Benadryl: 3 people, 10.71%
Vitamin D: 3 people, 10.71%
Entyvio: 3 people, 10.71%
Polyethylene Glycol 3350: 3 people, 10.71%
Pentasa: 3 people, 10.71%

What are other side effects people have besides Eye irritation? *

Joint Pain: 14 people, 50.00%
Rashes (redness): 11 people, 39.29%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 32.14%
Weight Decreased: 8 people, 28.57%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 28.57%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 25.00%
Lacrimation Increased: 7 people, 25.00%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 7 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 25.00%
Heart Rate Decreased: 6 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Disorders: 5 people, 17.86%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 7.14%
Ulcerative Keratitis (ulcerative inflammation of the cornea): 1 person, 3.57%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 1 person, 3.57%
Neurotrophic Keratopathy (decreased corneal sensitivity and poor corneal healing): 1 person, 3.57%
Nasal Dryness (dry nose): 1 person, 3.57%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 1 person, 3.57%
Dermatitis Allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction): 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Jacobsson H, Eriksen J, Karlén P, "Mesalazine-induced renal calculi", The American journal of case reports, 2015 Jan .
Jacobsson H, Eriksen J, Karlén P, "Mesalazine-induced renal calculi", The American journal of case reports, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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