Motrin and Seborrhoeic dermatitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Motrin (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Hydrochlorothiazide, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Seborrhoeic dermatitis when taking Motrin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,107 people who have side effects when taking Motrin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Motrin?

Motrin has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 38,332 Motrin users. Check the latest studies of Motrin.

What is Seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp) is found to be associated with 362 drugs and 513 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Seborrhoeic dermatitis.

On Aug, 11, 2026

37,107 people reported to have side effects when taking Motrin.
Among them, 14 people (0.04%) have Seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Could Motrin cause Seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Seborrhoeic dermatitis when taking Motrin? *

female: 57.14 %
male: 42.86 %

What is the age of people who have Seborrhoeic dermatitis when taking Motrin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Motrin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Seborrhoeic dermatitis? *

Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 10 people, 71.43%
Dermal Cyst: 10 people, 71.43%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 9 people, 64.29%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 57.14%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 8 people, 57.14%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 7 people, 50.00%
Chest Pain: 7 people, 50.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 6 people, 42.86%
Cardiac Murmur (an heart sound in valve abnormality): 6 people, 42.86%
Carotid Artery Stenosis (narrowing of carotid artery): 6 people, 42.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 6 people, 42.86%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 28.57%
Blood Triglycerides Decreased: 4 people, 28.57%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 28.57%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 4 people, 28.57%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 28.57%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 4 people, 28.57%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 4 people, 28.57%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 28.57%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 28.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

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