Novalgin and Rib fracture - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rib fracture is reported as a side effect among people who take Novalgin (metamizole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Pantoprazole, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rib fracture when taking Novalgin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,087 people who have side effects when taking Novalgin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Novalgin?

Novalgin has active ingredients of metamizole. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 10,177 Novalgin users. Check the latest studies of Novalgin.

What is Rib fracture?

Rib fracture is found to be associated with 1,440 drugs and 1,219 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rib fracture.

On Aug, 06, 2026

10,087 people reported to have side effects when taking Novalgin.
Among them, 73 people (0.72%) have Rib fracture.

$Could Novalgin cause Rib fracture?$

Among these 73 people:

How long have people been on Novalgin when they have Rib fracture? *

What is the gender of people who have Rib fracture when taking Novalgin? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Rib fracture when taking Novalgin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Novalgin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rib fracture? *

Fall: 52 people, 71.23%
Weakness: 31 people, 42.47%
Pain In Extremity: 30 people, 41.10%
Back Pain: 28 people, 38.36%
Joint Pain: 25 people, 34.25%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 25 people, 34.25%
Urinary Tract Infection: 24 people, 32.88%
Gait Disturbance: 24 people, 32.88%
Feeling Hot: 24 people, 32.88%
Depression: 24 people, 32.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 38 people, 52.05%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 17 people, 23.29%
Depression: 17 people, 23.29%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 15 people, 20.55%
Pneumonia: 15 people, 20.55%
Micturition Urgency (urgency to pass the urine): 15 people, 20.55%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 14 people, 19.18%
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (a stage of ms which comes after relapsing remitting ms in many cases): 13 people, 17.81%
High Blood Cholesterol: 12 people, 16.44%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 9 people, 12.33%

* 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 metamizole (the active ingredients of Novalgin) and Novalgin (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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