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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Ocular hyperaemia? 19 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 19 reports of Ocular hyperaemia have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

19
Reports of Ocular hyperaemia with CHLORHEXIDINE
0.2%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
5
Deaths
6
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ocular hyperaemia From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 19 reports, 5 (26.3%) resulted in death, 6 (31.6%) required hospitalization, and 6 (31.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ocular hyperaemia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 19 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 Ocular hyperaemia?

DUPILUMAB (6,938) CYCLOSPORINE (1,508) BIMATOPROST (1,447) CENEGERMIN-BKBJ (1,226) BRIMONIDINE (917) ADALIMUMAB (714) LATANOPROST (587) DORZOLAMIDE\TIMOLOL (581) LIFITEGRAST (570) TRAVOPROST (478)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Ocular hyperaemia Risk?

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

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