Pred forte and Erythema multiforme - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erythema multiforme is reported as a side effect among people who take Pred forte (prednisolone acetate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Dexamethasone, and have Acute myeloid leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erythema multiforme when taking Pred forte. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,134 people who have side effects when taking Pred forte from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pred forte?

Pred forte has active ingredients of prednisolone acetate. It is often used in uveitis. eHealthMe is studying from 3,229 Pred forte users. Check the latest studies of Pred forte.

What is Erythema multiforme?

Erythema multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction) is found to be associated with 1,699 drugs and 2,922 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erythema multiforme.

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On Aug, 06, 2026

3,134 people reported to have side effects when taking Pred forte.
Among them, 17 people (0.54%) have Erythema multiforme.

Could Pred forte cause Erythema multiforme?

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Erythema multiforme when taking Pred forte? *

female: 17.65 %
male: 82.35 %

What is the age of people who have Erythema multiforme when taking Pred forte? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pred forte? *

What are other side effects people have besides Erythema multiforme? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 12 people, 70.59%
Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 10 people, 58.82%
Mucosal Inflammation (infection of mucous membrane): 10 people, 58.82%
Hyperbilirubinaemia (excess of bilirubin in the blood): 8 people, 47.06%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 7 people, 41.18%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 7 people, 41.18%
Blood Culture Positive: 5 people, 29.41%
Weakness: 5 people, 29.41%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 29.41%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 4 people, 23.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 9 people, 52.94%
Myeloid Leukaemia (a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 2 people, 11.76%
Mouth Injury: 2 people, 11.76%
Aphthous Stomatitis (mouth ulcer): 2 people, 11.76%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 5.88%
Metastatic Malignant Melanoma (spreadable cancer tumour of melanine): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Tognetti L, Giorgini S, Lotti T, "Erythema multiforme-like eruption from a slimming drug preparation cutaneous adverse drug reaction", Indian dermatology online journal, 2011 Jan .
Tognetti L, Giorgini S, Lotti T, "Erythema multiforme-like eruption from a slimming drug preparation cutaneous adverse drug reaction", Indian dermatology online journal, 2011 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on prednisolone acetate (the active ingredients of Pred forte) and Pred forte (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

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