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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Exostosis? 399 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 399 reports of Exostosis have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 4.5% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

399
Reports of Exostosis with CHLORHEXIDINE
4.5%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
395
Deaths
312
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Exostosis From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 399 reports, 395 (99.0%) resulted in death, 312 (78.2%) required hospitalization, and 311 (77.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Exostosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 399 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 Exostosis?

ADALIMUMAB (2,008) METHOTREXATE (968) ETANERCEPT (918) ABATACEPT (775) TOCILIZUMAB (768) LEFLUNOMIDE (743) SULFASALAZINE (712) DICLOFENAC (702) TOFACITINIB (702) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (695)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Exostosis Risk?

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