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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Pancreatitis? 174 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 174 reports of Pancreatitis have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 1.9% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

174
Reports of Pancreatitis with CHLORHEXIDINE
1.9%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
165
Deaths
172
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pancreatitis From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 174 reports, 165 (94.8%) resulted in death, 172 (98.9%) required hospitalization, and 172 (98.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pancreatitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 174 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 Pancreatitis?

LIRAGLUTIDE (1,467) DULAGLUTIDE (1,440) SEMAGLUTIDE (1,374) ADALIMUMAB (1,359) METHOTREXATE (1,213) INFLIXIMAB (948) SITAGLIPTIN (922) TIRZEPATIDE (906) PREDNISONE (876) AZATHIOPRINE (794)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Pancreatitis Risk?

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