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Does DICLOFENAC Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 154 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 154 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with DICLOFENAC (Diclofenac Sodium Delayed Release). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for DICLOFENAC.

154
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with DICLOFENAC
0.2%
of all DICLOFENAC reports
15
Deaths
91
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From DICLOFENAC?

Of the 154 reports, 15 (9.7%) resulted in death, 91 (59.1%) required hospitalization, and 21 (13.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DICLOFENAC. However, 154 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DICLOFENAC Cause?

Drug ineffective (24,885) Product use in unapproved indication (12,197) Off label use (10,370) Pain (9,276) Product use issue (8,009) Fatigue (7,908) Rash (7,852) Rheumatoid arthritis (7,366) Abdominal discomfort (7,257) Product administered at inappropriate site (6,919)

What Other Drugs Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome?

LAMOTRIGINE (1,384) ALLOPURINOL (715) IBUPROFEN (711) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (665) ACETAMINOPHEN (649) CARBAMAZEPINE (440) PEMBROLIZUMAB (395) LEVETIRACETAM (374) CIPROFLOXACIN (349) VANCOMYCIN (313)

Which DICLOFENAC Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?

DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\DICLOFENAC DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\MISOPROSTOL DICLOFENAC vs DICLOXACILLIN

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DICLOFENAC Full Profile All Stevens-johnson syndrome Reports All Drugs Causing Stevens-johnson syndrome DICLOFENAC Demographics