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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Swelling? 3,283 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 3,283 reports of Swelling have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 36.7% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

3,283
Reports of Swelling with CHLORHEXIDINE
36.7%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
1,293
Deaths
1,745
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Swelling From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 3,283 reports, 1,293 (39.4%) resulted in death, 1,745 (53.2%) required hospitalization, and 1,448 (44.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Swelling Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Swelling 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 Swelling?

ADALIMUMAB (10,906) METHOTREXATE (10,702) ETANERCEPT (10,467) TOCILIZUMAB (9,420) ABATACEPT (9,226) LEFLUNOMIDE (8,885) RITUXIMAB (8,477) PREDNISONE (7,968) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (7,937) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (7,748)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Swelling Risk?

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