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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Ulcer? 33 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 33 reports of Ulcer have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

33
Reports of Ulcer with CHLORHEXIDINE
0.4%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
4
Deaths
30
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ulcer From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 33 reports, 4 (12.1%) resulted in death, 30 (90.9%) required hospitalization, and 20 (60.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ulcer Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Ulcer 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 Ulcer?

ADALIMUMAB (1,368) METHOTREXATE (1,042) RITUXIMAB (880) ETANERCEPT (859) INFLIXIMAB (691) TOCILIZUMAB (665) ABATACEPT (579) LEFLUNOMIDE (561) SULFASALAZINE (515) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (512)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Ulcer Risk?

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