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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Stomatitis? 3,275 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 3,275 reports of Stomatitis have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 36.6% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

3,275
Reports of Stomatitis with CHLORHEXIDINE
36.6%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
1,264
Deaths
1,714
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stomatitis From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 3,275 reports, 1,264 (38.6%) resulted in death, 1,714 (52.3%) required hospitalization, and 1,468 (44.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stomatitis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Stomatitis is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE.

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 Stomatitis?

METHOTREXATE (7,245) TOCILIZUMAB (4,761) ADALIMUMAB (4,500) LEFLUNOMIDE (4,492) ABATACEPT (4,481) ETANERCEPT (4,338) RITUXIMAB (4,335) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (3,760) INFLIXIMAB (3,713) PREDNISONE (3,656)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Stomatitis Risk?

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