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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Erythema? 167 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 167 reports of Erythema have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 1.9% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

167
Reports of Erythema with CHLORHEXIDINE
1.9%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
4
Deaths
56
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Erythema From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 167 reports, 4 (2.4%) resulted in death, 56 (33.5%) required hospitalization, and 27 (16.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Erythema Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Erythema 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 Erythema?

ADAPALENE (38,965) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (30,872) DUPILUMAB (10,877) ADALIMUMAB (4,829) ETANERCEPT (3,733) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (3,462) INFLIXIMAB (2,919) METHOTREXATE (2,835) SECUKINUMAB (2,824) RITUXIMAB (2,460)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Erythema Risk?

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

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