Miralax and Hordeolum - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hordeolum is reported as a side effect among people who take Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Calcium, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hordeolum when taking Miralax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 80,819 people who have side effects when taking Miralax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Miralax?

Miralax has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 81,754 Miralax users. Check the latest studies of Miralax.

What is Hordeolum?

Hordeolum (small collection of pus (abscess) on the eyelid) is found to be associated with 450 drugs and 398 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hordeolum.

On Jul, 08, 2026

80,819 people reported to have side effects when taking Miralax.
Among them, 30 people (0.04%) have Hordeolum.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Miralax when they have Hordeolum? *

What is the gender of people who have Hordeolum when taking Miralax? *

female: 77.78 %
male: 22.22 %

What is the age of people who have Hordeolum when taking Miralax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Miralax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hordeolum? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 14 people, 46.67%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 26.67%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 23.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 23.33%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 20.00%
Weakness: 5 people, 16.67%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 16.67%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 5 people, 16.67%
Back Pain: 4 people, 13.33%
Depression: 4 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 36.67%
Pain: 3 people, 10.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 6.67%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 6.67%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 2 people, 6.67%
Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 2 people, 6.67%
Malignant Peritoneal Neoplasm (cancer tumour of peritoneum): 2 people, 6.67%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 6.67%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 6.67%
Hepatitis C: 2 people, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hordeolum (398 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on polyethylene glycol 3350 (the active ingredients of Miralax) and Miralax (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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