Ventolin hfa and Oral candidiasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Oral candidiasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ventolin hfa (albuterol sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zyrtec, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oral candidiasis when taking Ventolin hfa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39,727 people who have side effects when taking Ventolin hfa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ventolin hfa?

Ventolin hfa has active ingredients of albuterol sulfate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 40,061 Ventolin hfa users. Check the latest studies of Ventolin hfa.

What is Oral candidiasis?

Oral candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth) is found to be associated with 1,231 drugs and 1,208 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oral candidiasis.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 24, 2026

39,727 people reported to have side effects when taking Ventolin hfa.
Among them, 53 people (0.13%) have Oral candidiasis.

Could Ventolin hfa cause Oral candidiasis?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Ventolin hfa when they have Oral candidiasis? *

What is the gender of people who have Oral candidiasis when taking Ventolin hfa? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Oral candidiasis when taking Ventolin hfa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ventolin hfa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Oral candidiasis? *

Drug Ineffective: 9 people, 16.98%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 13.21%
Weakness: 7 people, 13.21%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 11.32%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 11.32%
Swelling Face: 6 people, 11.32%
Poor Venous Access: 5 people, 9.43%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 9.43%
Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland): 5 people, 9.43%
Infusion Site Erythema (reddening of the skin at infusion site): 5 people, 9.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 6 people, 11.32%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 9.43%
Allergic Rhinitis: 3 people, 5.66%
Constipation: 3 people, 5.66%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 5.66%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 5.66%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 5.66%
Enlarged Prostate: 3 people, 5.66%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 2 people, 3.77%
Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 2 people, 3.77%

* 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 albuterol sulfate (the active ingredients of Ventolin hfa) and Ventolin hfa (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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