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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Erythema? 748 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 748 reports of Erythema have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 3.1% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

748
Reports of Erythema with HYDROCORTISONE
3.1%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
9
Deaths
290
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Erythema From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 748 reports, 9 (1.2%) resulted in death, 290 (38.8%) required hospitalization, and 38 (5.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Erythema Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Erythema is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE.

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 Erythema?

ADAPALENE (38,965) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (30,872) DUPILUMAB (10,877) ADALIMUMAB (4,829) ETANERCEPT (3,733) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (3,462) INFLIXIMAB (2,919) METHOTREXATE (2,835) SECUKINUMAB (2,824) RITUXIMAB (2,460)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Erythema Risk?

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