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Does IBUPROFEN Cause Microcephaly? 21 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 21 reports of Microcephaly have been filed in association with IBUPROFEN (equate ibuprofen). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for IBUPROFEN.

21
Reports of Microcephaly with IBUPROFEN
0.0%
of all IBUPROFEN reports
6
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Microcephaly From IBUPROFEN?

Of the 21 reports, 6 (28.6%) resulted in death, 8 (38.1%) required hospitalization, and 2 (9.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Microcephaly Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for IBUPROFEN. However, 21 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Microcephaly?

LAMOTRIGINE (74) VALPROATE (57) METOPROLOL (52) LEVETIRACETAM (46) VENLAFAXINE (42) VALPROIC ACID (38) ACETAMINOPHEN (37) CARBAMAZEPINE (36) LEVOTHYROXINE (34) METFORMIN (33)

Which IBUPROFEN Alternatives Have Lower Microcephaly Risk?

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IBUPROFEN Full Profile All Microcephaly Reports All Drugs Causing Microcephaly IBUPROFEN Demographics