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Does ALLOPURINOL Cause Dermatitis? 58 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 58 reports of Dermatitis have been filed in association with ALLOPURINOL (Allopurinol). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for ALLOPURINOL.

58
Reports of Dermatitis with ALLOPURINOL
0.3%
of all ALLOPURINOL reports
6
Deaths
40
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dermatitis From ALLOPURINOL?

Of the 58 reports, 6 (10.3%) resulted in death, 40 (69.0%) required hospitalization, and 3 (5.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dermatitis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Dermatitis is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ALLOPURINOL.

What Other Side Effects Does ALLOPURINOL Cause?

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (2,943) Acute kidney injury (1,583) Rash (1,103) Off label use (921) Pyrexia (913) Dyspnoea (905) Toxic epidermal necrolysis (858) Pruritus (836) Diarrhoea (819) Drug ineffective (780)

What Other Drugs Cause Dermatitis?

DUPILUMAB (3,823) ADAPALENE (2,088) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (1,615) ADALIMUMAB (530) METHOTREXATE (452) ETANERCEPT (317) SECUKINUMAB (294) INFLIXIMAB (268) NIVOLUMAB (251) DENOSUMAB (246)

Which ALLOPURINOL Alternatives Have Lower Dermatitis Risk?

ALLOPURINOL vs ALMOTRIPTAN ALLOPURINOL vs ALMOTRIPTAN MALATE ALLOPURINOL vs ALOE VERA LEAF ALLOPURINOL vs ALOGLIPTIN ALLOPURINOL vs ALOGLIPTIN\METFORMIN

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ALLOPURINOL Full Profile All Dermatitis Reports All Drugs Causing Dermatitis ALLOPURINOL Demographics