PHENACETIN: 124 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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124
Total FAERS Reports
78 (62.9%)
Deaths Reported
18
Hospitalizations
124
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
First Report: 20030101 · Latest Report: 20250712
What Are the Most Common PHENACETIN Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Toxicity to various agents
78 reports (62.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Intentional product misuse
29 reports (23.4%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug interaction
25 reports (20.2%)
All PHENACETIN Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity to various agents | 78 | 62.9% | 59 | 11 |
| Intentional product misuse | 29 | 23.4% | 14 | 6 |
| Completed suicide | 25 | 20.2% | 25 | 1 |
| Drug interaction | 25 | 20.2% | 25 | 0 |
| Overdose | 24 | 19.4% | 10 | 6 |
| Adulterated product | 21 | 16.9% | 21 | 0 |
| Coma | 19 | 15.3% | 0 | 7 |
| Drug abuse | 19 | 15.3% | 17 | 2 |
| Accidental death | 17 | 13.7% | 17 | 0 |
| Substance use disorder | 17 | 13.7% | 0 | 1 |
| Drug use disorder | 14 | 11.3% | 0 | 1 |
| Pulmonary oedema | 13 | 10.5% | 13 | 0 |
| Asphyxia | 12 | 9.7% | 12 | 0 |
| Cardiac arrest | 12 | 9.7% | 11 | 1 |
| Apnoea | 9 | 7.3% | 9 | 0 |
| Hypercapnia | 9 | 7.3% | 0 | 5 |
| Respiratory arrest | 9 | 7.3% | 7 | 1 |
| Bradypnoea | 8 | 6.5% | 0 | 5 |
| Dyspnoea | 8 | 6.5% | 8 | 0 |
| Death | 7 | 5.7% | 7 | 1 |
Who Reports PHENACETIN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 18.0% female, 82.0% male. Average age: 36.4 years. Most reports from: DE. View detailed demographics →
Is PHENACETIN Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What Is PHENACETIN Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 108 |
PHENACETIN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
PHENACETIN vs PHENAZOPYRIDINE
PHENACETIN vs PHENCYCLIDINE
PHENACETIN vs PHENELZINE
PHENACETIN vs PHENOBARBITAL
PHENACETIN vs PHENOLPHTHALEIN
PHENACETIN vs PHENOTHIAZINE
PHENACETIN vs PHENPROCOUMON
PHENACETIN vs PHENTERMINE
PHENACETIN vs PHENTERMINE\TOPIRAMATE
PHENACETIN vs PHENTOLAMINE
Official FDA Label for PHENACETIN
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.