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Does IBUPROFEN Cause Hepatotoxicity? 132 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 132 reports of Hepatotoxicity have been filed in association with IBUPROFEN (equate ibuprofen). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for IBUPROFEN.

132
Reports of Hepatotoxicity with IBUPROFEN
0.2%
of all IBUPROFEN reports
58
Deaths
61
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hepatotoxicity From IBUPROFEN?

Of the 132 reports, 58 (43.9%) resulted in death, 61 (46.2%) required hospitalization, and 20 (15.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hepatotoxicity Listed in the Official Label?

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

What Other Side Effects Does IBUPROFEN Cause?

Drug ineffective (9,352) Drug hypersensitivity (5,269) Nausea (4,129) Vomiting (4,116) Acute kidney injury (3,639) Product use in unapproved indication (3,596) Toxicity to various agents (3,584) Off label use (3,556) Intentional overdose (3,185) Headache (3,010)

What Other Drugs Cause Hepatotoxicity?

METHOTREXATE (1,917) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,557) LEFLUNOMIDE (829) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (715) PREDNISONE (707) RITUXIMAB (702) ETANERCEPT (699) ADALIMUMAB (674) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (632) SULFASALAZINE (613)

Which IBUPROFEN Alternatives Have Lower Hepatotoxicity Risk?

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