Sodium alginate and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Sodium alginate (algin), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Nausea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Sodium alginate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,324 people who have side effects when taking Sodium alginate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sodium alginate?

Sodium alginate has active ingredients of algin. eHealthMe is studying from 1,325 Sodium alginate users. Check the latest studies of Sodium alginate.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,610 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Apr, 23, 2026

1,324 people reported to have side effects when taking Sodium alginate.
Among them, 32 people (2.42%) have Constipation.

Could Sodium alginate cause Constipation?

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Sodium alginate when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Sodium alginate? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Sodium alginate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sodium alginate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Abdominal Pain: 14 people, 43.75%
Diarrhea: 12 people, 37.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 34.38%
Itching: 10 people, 31.25%
Rashes (redness): 10 people, 31.25%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 10 people, 31.25%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 28.12%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 8 people, 25.00%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 34.38%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 7 people, 21.88%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 18.75%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 18.75%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 5 people, 15.62%
Breast Cancer: 5 people, 15.62%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 5 people, 15.62%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 15.62%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 15.62%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 5 people, 15.62%

* 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 algin (the active ingredients of Sodium alginate) and Sodium alginate (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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