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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Frequent bowel movements? 197 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 197 reports of Frequent bowel movements have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 2.2% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

197
Reports of Frequent bowel movements with CHLORHEXIDINE
2.2%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
186
Deaths
196
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Frequent bowel movements From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 197 reports, 186 (94.4%) resulted in death, 196 (99.5%) required hospitalization, and 197 (100.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Frequent bowel movements Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 197 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 Frequent bowel movements?

VEDOLIZUMAB (4,527) ADALIMUMAB (3,490) INFLIXIMAB (2,497) MESALAMINE (1,238) APREMILAST (1,082) PREDNISONE (1,082) TOFACITINIB (843) METHOTREXATE (741) PANTOPRAZOLE (726) HYDROCORTISONE (676)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Frequent bowel movements Risk?

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

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