BCG LIVE: 48 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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48
Total FAERS Reports
6 (12.5%)
Deaths Reported
25
Hospitalizations
48
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
3
Life-Threatening
First Report: 2010 · Latest Report: 20250703
What Are the Most Common BCG LIVE Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Bacillus calmette-guerin infection
11 reports (22.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
6 reports (12.5%)
#3 Most Reported
Sepsis
5 reports (10.4%)
All BCG LIVE Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacillus calmette-guerin infection | 11 | 22.9% | 1 | 4 |
| Drug ineffective | 6 | 12.5% | 2 | 1 |
| Bladder cancer recurrent | 5 | 10.4% | 2 | 1 |
| Decreased appetite | 5 | 10.4% | 0 | 1 |
| Dysuria | 5 | 10.4% | 0 | 3 |
| Sepsis | 5 | 10.4% | 2 | 5 |
Who Reports BCG LIVE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 14.3% female, 85.7% male. Average age: 64.2 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is BCG LIVE Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
What Is BCG LIVE Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Bladder cancer | 15 |
| Bladder transitional cell carcinoma | 6 |
Official FDA Label for BCG LIVE
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.