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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Congenital anomaly? 213 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 213 reports of Congenital anomaly have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 2.4% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

213
Reports of Congenital anomaly with CHLORHEXIDINE
2.4%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
19
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Congenital anomaly From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 213 reports, 19 (8.9%) resulted in death, 5 (2.3%) required hospitalization, and 4 (1.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Congenital anomaly Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 213 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 Congenital anomaly?

OXYCODONE (683) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (460) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (439) TRAMADOL (348) HYDROMORPHONE (341) LEVETIRACETAM (334) ONDANSETRON (334) ABATACEPT (322) BUPRENORPHINE (296) MORPHINE (293)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Congenital anomaly Risk?

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

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