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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Adverse reaction? 240 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 240 reports of Adverse reaction have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

240
Reports of Adverse reaction with CHLORHEXIDINE
2.7%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
216
Deaths
217
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Adverse reaction From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 240 reports, 216 (90.0%) resulted in death, 217 (90.4%) required hospitalization, and 237 (98.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Adverse reaction Listed in the Official Label?

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

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 Adverse reaction?

ETANERCEPT (1,316) ADALIMUMAB (987) METHOTREXATE (808) LEFLUNOMIDE (696) DIMETHYL (577) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (566) RITUXIMAB (537) APREMILAST (524) ERENUMAB-AOOE (518) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (511)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Adverse reaction Risk?

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

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