Profen and Erythema multiforme - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
We study 204,671 people who have side effects when taking Profen. Erythema multiforme is found, especially among people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take Paracetamol and have Fever.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Profen and have Erythema multiforme. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You may use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 700+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
204,671 people reported to have side effects when taking Profen.
Among them, 1,977 people (0.97%) have Erythema multiforme.
What is Profen?
Profen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is used in pain. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 231,301 Profen users.
What is Erythema multiforme?
Erythema multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction) is found to be associated with 2,960 drugs and 2,838 conditions by eHealthMe. Currently, we are studying 53,930 people who have Erythema multiforme.
Number of Profen and Erythema multiforme reports submitted per year:

Time on Profen when people have Erythema multiforme *:
Gender of people who have Erythema multiforme when taking Profen*:
Age of people who have Erythema multiforme when taking Profen *:
Common drugs people take besides Profen *:
Common side effects people have besides Erythema multiforme *:
Common conditions people have *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Profen and have Erythema multiforme?
Check whether Erythema multiforme is associated with a drug or a conditionHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
- 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 .
Related studies
Profen side effects by duration, gender and age:
- Profen side effects (231,301 reports)
Erythema multiforme treatments and more:
- Erythema multiforme (53,930 reports)
Common drugs associated with Erythema multiforme:
- Lopurin: 2,664 reports
- Allopurinol: 2,664 reports
- Lamictal: 2,497 reports
- Bextra: 2,312 reports
- Ibuprofen: 2,199 reports
- Profen: 1,977 reports
- Ibu: 1,977 reports
- Omeprazole: 1,774 reports
- Lamotrigine: 1,774 reports
- Furosemide: 1,689 reports
All the drugs that are associated with Erythema multiforme:
- Erythema multiforme (2,960 drugs)
Common conditions associated with Erythema multiforme:
- High blood pressure: 2,697 reports
- Epilepsy: 1,791 reports
- Fever: 1,640 reports
- Pain: 1,618 reports
All the conditions that are associated with Erythema multiforme:
- Erythema multiforme (2,838 conditions)
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ibuprofen (the active ingredients of Profen) and Profen (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.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI 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 700+ 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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