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GLYCOLIC ACID: 19 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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19
Total FAERS Reports
0
Deaths Reported
10
Hospitalizations
19
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
1
Disabilities

First Report: 20200101 · Latest Report: 20250417

What Are the Most Common GLYCOLIC ACID Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Intentional product misuse
11 reports (57.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
11 reports (57.9%)
#3 Most Reported
Respiratory depression
10 reports (52.6%)

All GLYCOLIC ACID Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 11 57.9% 0 10
Intentional product misuse 11 57.9% 0 10
Drug abuse 10 52.6% 0 10
Drug dependence 10 52.6% 0 10
Epidural lipomatosis 10 52.6% 0 10
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis 10 52.6% 0 10
Obesity 10 52.6% 0 10
Product prescribing error 10 52.6% 0 10
Product use issue 10 52.6% 0 10
Respiratory depression 10 52.6% 0 10
Off label use 9 47.4% 0 9
Victim of child abuse 7 36.8% 0 7

Who Reports GLYCOLIC ACID Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 35.3% female, 64.7% male. Average age: 25.5 years. Most reports from: CA. View detailed demographics →

Is GLYCOLIC ACID Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2020 1 0 0
2023 1 0 0
2024 1 0 0
2025 1 0 0

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What Is GLYCOLIC ACID Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 11

Official FDA Label for GLYCOLIC ACID

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.