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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Inflammation? 1,138 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,138 reports of Inflammation have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 12.7% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

1,138
Reports of Inflammation with CHLORHEXIDINE
12.7%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
974
Deaths
1,068
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Inflammation From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 1,138 reports, 974 (85.6%) resulted in death, 1,068 (93.8%) required hospitalization, and 1,035 (90.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Inflammation Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Inflammation 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 Inflammation?

ADALIMUMAB (7,754) METHOTREXATE (5,055) ETANERCEPT (4,459) RITUXIMAB (3,540) SECUKINUMAB (3,515) INFLIXIMAB (3,448) TOCILIZUMAB (3,371) ABATACEPT (3,284) TOFACITINIB (3,241) LEFLUNOMIDE (3,067)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Inflammation Risk?

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