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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Overdose? 187 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 187 reports of Overdose have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 2.1% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

187
Reports of Overdose with CHLORHEXIDINE
2.1%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
150
Deaths
183
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Overdose From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 187 reports, 150 (80.2%) resulted in death, 183 (97.9%) required hospitalization, and 148 (79.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Overdose Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 187 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 Overdose?

OXYCODONE (51,222) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (30,936) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (29,876) MORPHINE (26,942) HYDROMORPHONE (25,322) BUPRENORPHINE (13,977) ADAPALENE (13,263) FENTANYL (12,762) TRAMADOL (12,705) HYDROCODONE (11,585)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Overdose Risk?

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

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