Movicol and Wound dehiscence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Wound dehiscence is reported as a side effect among people who take Movicol (polyethylene glycol 3350), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Humira, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Wound dehiscence 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 Wound dehiscence?

Wound dehiscence (a surgical incision reopens either internally or externally) is found to be associated with 648 drugs and 676 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Wound dehiscence.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

14,199 people reported to have side effects when taking Movicol.
Among them, 22 people (0.15%) have Wound dehiscence.

Could Movicol cause Wound dehiscence?

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Wound dehiscence when taking Movicol? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Wound dehiscence when taking Movicol? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 100 %

What are other drugs people take besides Movicol? *

  1. Humira: 22 people, 100.00%
  2. Clopidogrel: 21 people, 95.45%
  3. Fentanyl Transdermal System: 17 people, 77.27%
  4. Pantoprazole: 14 people, 63.64%
  5. Bisoprolol Fumarate: 10 people, 45.45%
  6. Folic Acid: 10 people, 45.45%
  7. Valsartan: 10 people, 45.45%
  8. Lactulose: 10 people, 45.45%
  9. Aspirin: 10 people, 45.45%
  10. Prednisolone: 10 people, 45.45%

What are other side effects people have besides Wound dehiscence? *

  1. Wound Infection Pseudomonas: 22 people, 100.00%
  2. Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 22 people, 100.00%
  3. Heart Attack: 22 people, 100.00%
  4. Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 22 people, 100.00%
  5. Groin Pain: 22 people, 100.00%
  6. General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 22 people, 100.00%
  7. Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 22 people, 100.00%
  8. Gait Disturbance: 22 people, 100.00%
  9. Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 22 people, 100.00%
  10. Faecaloma (hard mass of fecal matter): 22 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. 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): 22 people, 100.00%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 21 people, 95.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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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