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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Onychomycosis? 324 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 324 reports of Onychomycosis have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 3.6% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

324
Reports of Onychomycosis with CHLORHEXIDINE
3.6%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
292
Deaths
322
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Onychomycosis From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 324 reports, 292 (90.1%) resulted in death, 322 (99.4%) required hospitalization, and 290 (89.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Onychomycosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 324 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 Onychomycosis?

ADALIMUMAB (791) METHOTREXATE (742) RITUXIMAB (708) TOCILIZUMAB (706) ETANERCEPT (683) INFLIXIMAB (630) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (629) GOLIMUMAB (625) ABATACEPT (615) TOFACITINIB (601)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Onychomycosis Risk?

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