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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Colitis? 261 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 261 reports of Colitis have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

261
Reports of Colitis with HYDROCORTISONE
1.1%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
13
Deaths
211
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Colitis From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 261 reports, 13 (5.0%) resulted in death, 211 (80.8%) required hospitalization, and 17 (6.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Colitis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE. However, 261 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (6,176) Off label use (4,382) Pain (3,662) Fatigue (3,642) Rash (3,562) Condition aggravated (3,333) Systemic lupus erythematosus (3,175) Abdominal discomfort (3,166) Alopecia (3,125) Swelling (3,056)

What Other Drugs Cause Colitis?

ADALIMUMAB (3,043) NIVOLUMAB (2,123) IPILIMUMAB (1,988) PEMBROLIZUMAB (1,638) INFLIXIMAB (1,254) METHOTREXATE (1,166) PREDNISONE (1,100) VEDOLIZUMAB (1,077) CARBOPLATIN (993) MESALAMINE (839)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Colitis Risk?

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