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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Abdominal distension? 350 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 350 reports of Abdominal distension have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 3.9% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

350
Reports of Abdominal distension with CHLORHEXIDINE
3.9%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
282
Deaths
320
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Abdominal distension From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 350 reports, 282 (80.6%) resulted in death, 320 (91.4%) required hospitalization, and 280 (80.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Abdominal distension Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 350 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause?

Rash (3,921) Joint swelling (3,779) Fatigue (3,486) Lower respiratory tract infection (3,485) Pruritus (3,476) Peripheral swelling (3,467) Pain (3,463) Hypersensitivity (3,453) Folliculitis (3,405) Impaired healing (3,341)

What Other Drugs Cause Abdominal distension?

ADALIMUMAB (3,728) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (2,238) LEVONORGESTREL (1,700) METHOTREXATE (1,471) TREPROSTINIL (1,437) PREDNISONE (1,429) SEMAGLUTIDE (1,424) VEDOLIZUMAB (1,411) INFLIXIMAB (1,328) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (1,158)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Abdominal distension Risk?

CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORHEXIDINE\CHLORHEXIDINE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORHEXIDINE\ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORMADINONE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLORMEZANONE CHLORHEXIDINE vs CHLOROQUINE

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