Sucralfate and Peritonitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peritonitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Sucralfate (sucralfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Furosemide, and have Gastric cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peritonitis when taking Sucralfate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,187 people who have side effects when taking Sucralfate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sucralfate?

Sucralfate has active ingredients of sucralfate. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 17,548 Sucralfate users. Check the latest studies of Sucralfate.

What is Peritonitis?

Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs) is found to be associated with 1,057 drugs and 1,570 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peritonitis.

On Jul, 26, 2026

17,187 people reported to have side effects when taking Sucralfate.
Among them, 19 people (0.11%) have Peritonitis.

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Sucralfate when they have Peritonitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Peritonitis when taking Sucralfate? *

female: 57.89 %
male: 42.11 %

What is the age of people who have Peritonitis when taking Sucralfate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sucralfate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peritonitis? *

Large Intestine Perforation (hole in large intestine): 5 people, 26.32%
Constipation: 4 people, 21.05%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 3 people, 15.79%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 15.79%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 15.79%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 3 people, 15.79%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 15.79%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 3 people, 15.79%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 2 people, 10.53%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 2 people, 10.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastric Cancer (stomach cancer): 3 people, 15.79%
Quit Smoking: 2 people, 10.53%
Pain: 2 people, 10.53%
Oesophagitis (inflammation of oesophagus): 2 people, 10.53%
Depression: 2 people, 10.53%
Urination - Excessive At Night: 1 person, 5.26%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 5.26%
Fungal Infection: 1 person, 5.26%
Folate Deficiency (lack of folic acid): 1 person, 5.26%
Discomfort: 1 person, 5.26%

* 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 sucralfate (the active ingredients of Sucralfate) and Sucralfate (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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