Paracetamol and Enterococcal sepsis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Enterococcal sepsis is reported as a side effect among people who take Paracetamol (acetaminophen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vancomycin, and have Non-hodgkin's lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Enterococcal sepsis when taking Paracetamol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 114,713 people who have side effects when taking Paracetamol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Paracetamol?

Paracetamol has active ingredients of acetaminophen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 115,650 Paracetamol users. Check the latest studies of Paracetamol.

What is Enterococcal sepsis?

Enterococcal sepsis is found to be associated with 191 drugs and 336 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Enterococcal sepsis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

114,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Paracetamol.
Among them, 23 people (0.02%) have Enterococcal sepsis.

Could Paracetamol cause Enterococcal sepsis?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Paracetamol when they have Enterococcal sepsis? *

What is the gender of people who have Enterococcal sepsis when taking Paracetamol? *

female: 54.55 %
male: 45.45 %

What is the age of people who have Enterococcal sepsis when taking Paracetamol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paracetamol? *

Vancomycin: 11 people, 47.83%
Ondansetron: 7 people, 30.43%
Pantoprazole: 6 people, 26.09%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 5 people, 21.74%
Posaconazole: 5 people, 21.74%
Bactrim: 5 people, 21.74%
Xylocaine Viscous: 4 people, 17.39%
Maxipime: 4 people, 17.39%
Melatonin: 4 people, 17.39%
Morphine: 4 people, 17.39%

What are other side effects people have besides Enterococcal sepsis? *

Cardiac Failure: 5 people, 21.74%
Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 21.74%
Diarrhea Infectious: 5 people, 21.74%
Capillary Leak Syndrome (capillary leaks plasma): 5 people, 21.74%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 4 people, 17.39%
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): 4 people, 17.39%
Richter's Syndrome (hairy cell cancer changes in fast growing b cell cancer tumour): 4 people, 17.39%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 4 people, 17.39%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 4 people, 17.39%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 17.39%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 13 people, 56.52%
Constipation: 5 people, 21.74%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 21.74%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 4 people, 17.39%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 4 people, 17.39%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 17.39%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 17.39%
Intestinal Obstruction: 4 people, 17.39%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 4 people, 17.39%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 17.39%

* 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 acetaminophen (the active ingredients of Paracetamol) and Paracetamol (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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