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ARSENIC: 65 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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65
Total FAERS Reports
18 (27.7%)
Deaths Reported
18
Hospitalizations
65
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
Boiron
Manufacturer

Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: Boiron · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 200903 · Latest Report: 20231231

What Are the Most Common ARSENIC Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Toxicity to various agents
6 reports (9.2%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
6 reports (9.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Oedema
5 reports (7.7%)

All ARSENIC Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 6 9.2% 0 2
Toxicity to various agents 6 9.2% 6 0
Brain oedema 5 7.7% 4 1
Completed suicide 5 7.7% 5 0
Conjunctival haemorrhage 5 7.7% 4 1
Depressed level of consciousness 5 7.7% 4 1
Differentiation syndrome 5 7.7% 1 4
Oedema 5 7.7% 4 0

Who Reports ARSENIC Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 47.5% female, 52.5% male. Average age: 47.3 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is ARSENIC Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2009 1 1 0
2010 1 1 0
2014 1 0 0
2016 2 1 0
2018 1 0 0
2019 1 1 0
2020 3 2 1
2022 1 0 0
2023 1 0 0

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What Is ARSENIC Used For?

IndicationReports
Acute promyelocytic leukaemia 32
Product used for unknown indication 14
Colorectal cancer metastatic 7

Official FDA Label for ARSENIC

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Use: For temporary relief of burning pains, agitation, restlessness. May also be used for standard homeopathic indications or as directed by your physician.

Dosage & Administration

Directions for Use: Place globules under tongue for 30 seconds. Adults~3-5 globules 3 times a day.

Children

2-12 years ~ 1-3 globules 3 times a day.

Under

2 years, consult your doctor. Use until symptoms are relieved or as directed by your health care provider.

Warnings

Warnings: Consult your health care provider if symptoms persist more than 5 days or worsen.

Active Ingredient

Arsenicum metallicum 200CK HPUS Less than 10 -12 mg arsenic per pellet Active ingredient**: See product name on front panel (contains 0.443 mg of the active ingredient per pellet).

Inactive Ingredients

Other Ingredients: Sucrose