Movicol and Tooth abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tooth abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Movicol (polyethylene glycol 3350), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Ondansetron, and have Rashes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tooth abscess 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 Tooth abscess?

Tooth abscess (pus formation in tooth) is found to be associated with 1,486 drugs and 1,693 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tooth abscess.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

14,199 people reported to have side effects when taking Movicol.
Among them, 25 people (0.18%) have Tooth abscess.

Among these 25 people:

What is the gender of people who have Tooth abscess when taking Movicol? *

female: 78.26 %
male: 21.74 %

What is the age of people who have Tooth abscess when taking Movicol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Movicol? *

Zometa: 16 people, 64.00%
Ondansetron: 16 people, 64.00%
Acetaminophen: 14 people, 56.00%
Metoclopramide: 14 people, 56.00%
Amoxicillin: 14 people, 56.00%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 14 people, 56.00%
Dexamethasone: 14 people, 56.00%
Docetaxel: 14 people, 56.00%
Lansoprazole: 14 people, 56.00%
Letrozole: 14 people, 56.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Tooth abscess? *

Weight Decreased: 16 people, 64.00%
Joint Stiffness: 16 people, 64.00%
Blood Calcium Decreased: 16 people, 64.00%
Tooth Loss: 16 people, 64.00%
Dermatitis Acneiform (dermatoses including acne vulgaris, rosacea, folliculitis, and perioral dermatitis): 16 people, 64.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 16 people, 64.00%
Onychomadesis (a periodic idiopathic shedding of the nails): 16 people, 64.00%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 16 people, 64.00%
Dry Skin: 14 people, 56.00%
Facial Pain: 13 people, 52.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rashes (redness): 16 people, 64.00%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 13 people, 52.00%
Dermatitis Acneiform (dermatoses including acne vulgaris, rosacea, folliculitis, and perioral dermatitis): 13 people, 52.00%
Breast Cancer: 10 people, 40.00%
Pain: 5 people, 20.00%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 16.00%
Toothaches (tooth pain): 4 people, 16.00%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 3 people, 12.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 12.00%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 3 people, 12.00%

* 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 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?

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