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INDOCYANINE GREEN: 89 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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89
Total FAERS Reports
2 (2.2%)
Deaths Reported
18
Hospitalizations
89
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
11
Life-Threatening
4
Disabilities
Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
FDA Approved
Prescription
Status
Yes
Generic Available

FDA Application: 011525 ·

Patent Expires: Jun 4, 2028 · First Report: 20140113 · Latest Report: 20250718

What Are the Most Common INDOCYANINE GREEN Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Patent ductus arteriosus
11 reports (12.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Low birth weight baby
11 reports (12.4%)
#3 Most Reported
Haemangioma congenital
11 reports (12.4%)

All INDOCYANINE GREEN Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Haemangioma congenital 11 12.4% 0 0
Low birth weight baby 11 12.4% 0 0
Patent ductus arteriosus 11 12.4% 0 0
Anaphylactic reaction 7 7.9% 0 3
Anaphylactic shock 7 7.9% 0 1
Urticaria 7 7.9% 0 0
Pruritus 6 6.7% 0 2
Rash 6 6.7% 0 0
Contrast media allergy 5 5.6% 0 0
Liver function test increased 5 5.6% 0 5
Nausea 5 5.6% 0 0
Off label use 5 5.6% 0 0
Thrombocytopenia 5 5.6% 0 5
Visual acuity reduced 5 5.6% 0 0

Who Reports INDOCYANINE GREEN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 70.7% female, 29.3% male. Average age: 54.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is INDOCYANINE GREEN Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2014 6 0 2
2015 4 0 0
2016 7 0 7
2017 17 0 0
2018 8 0 2
2019 4 0 1
2020 3 1 0
2021 1 0 0
2022 1 0 0
2023 4 0 1
2024 7 0 2
2025 3 0 0

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What Is INDOCYANINE GREEN Used For?

IndicationReports
Angiogram 21
Product used for unknown indication 11
Vitrectomy 8
Angiogram retina 7

Official FDA Label for INDOCYANINE GREEN

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.