Movicol and Pericardial effusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pericardial effusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Movicol (polyethylene glycol 3350), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Innohep, and have Metastatic bronchial carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pericardial effusion when taking Movicol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,199 people who have side effects when taking Movicol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Movicol?

Movicol has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 14,249 Movicol users. Check the latest studies of Movicol.

What is Pericardial effusion?

Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart) is found to be associated with 1,405 drugs and 1,462 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pericardial effusion.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

14,199 people reported to have side effects when taking Movicol.
Among them, 31 people (0.22%) have Pericardial effusion.

Could Movicol cause Pericardial effusion?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Movicol when they have Pericardial effusion? *

What is the gender of people who have Pericardial effusion when taking Movicol? *

female: 53.57 %
male: 46.43 %

What is the age of people who have Pericardial effusion when taking Movicol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Movicol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pericardial effusion? *

Cardiogenic Shock (inadequate circulation of blood): 9 people, 29.03%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 25.81%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 22.58%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 16.13%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 4 people, 12.90%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 12.90%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 12.90%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 4 people, 12.90%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 9.68%
Faecaloma (hard mass of fecal matter): 3 people, 9.68%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastatic Bronchial Carcinoma (spread of cancer to bronchi tumour): 9 people, 29.03%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 4 people, 12.90%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 4 people, 12.90%
Pain: 3 people, 9.68%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 6.45%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 2 people, 6.45%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 6.45%
Diabetes: 2 people, 6.45%
Fever: 2 people, 6.45%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 2 people, 6.45%

* 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 polyethylene glycol 3350 (the active ingredients of Movicol) and Movicol (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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