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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Keratitis? 14 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 14 reports of Keratitis have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

14
Reports of Keratitis with CHLORHEXIDINE
0.2%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
0
Deaths
3
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Keratitis From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 14 reports, 3 (21.4%) required hospitalization.

Is Keratitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 14 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 Keratitis?

DUPILUMAB (257) METHOTREXATE (123) ADALIMUMAB (96) PREDNISOLONE (84) ETANERCEPT (82) ABATACEPT (72) BELANTAMAB MAFODOTIN (66) CYCLOSPORINE (54) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (53) TOCILIZUMAB (52)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Keratitis Risk?

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