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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Discomfort? 2,372 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 2,372 reports of Discomfort have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 26.5% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

2,372
Reports of Discomfort with CHLORHEXIDINE
26.5%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
939
Deaths
1,418
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Discomfort From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 2,372 reports, 939 (39.6%) resulted in death, 1,418 (59.8%) required hospitalization, and 1,134 (47.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Discomfort Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 2,372 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 Discomfort?

ADALIMUMAB (6,569) METHOTREXATE (5,760) PREDNISONE (5,288) INFLIXIMAB (5,209) ETANERCEPT (5,185) ABATACEPT (5,180) RITUXIMAB (5,143) DICLOFENAC (5,111) TOCILIZUMAB (5,111) LEFLUNOMIDE (5,037)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Discomfort Risk?

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