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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Skin ulcer? 34 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 34 reports of Skin ulcer have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

34
Reports of Skin ulcer with CHLORHEXIDINE
0.4%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
6
Deaths
32
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Skin ulcer From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 34 reports, 6 (17.6%) resulted in death, 32 (94.1%) required hospitalization, and 21 (61.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Skin ulcer Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 34 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 Skin ulcer?

METHOTREXATE (1,837) ADALIMUMAB (1,789) ETANERCEPT (1,569) TOCILIZUMAB (1,305) RITUXIMAB (1,239) ABATACEPT (1,164) CABOZANTINIB S-MALATE (1,061) LEFLUNOMIDE (1,035) INFLIXIMAB (953) SULFASALAZINE (820)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Skin ulcer Risk?

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