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SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE: 146 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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146
Total FAERS Reports
71 (48.6%)
Deaths Reported
57
Hospitalizations
146
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
7
Life-Threatening
Century Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer

Route: TOPICAL · Manufacturer: Century Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 1996 · Latest Report: 20250616

What Are the Most Common SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Completed suicide
46 reports (31.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Toxicity to various agents
26 reports (17.8%)
#3 Most Reported
Cardio-respiratory arrest
12 reports (8.2%)

All SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Completed suicide 46 31.5% 46 15
Toxicity to various agents 26 17.8% 23 16
Cardio-respiratory arrest 12 8.2% 12 2
Drug hypersensitivity 11 7.5% 0 0
Suspected suicide 10 6.9% 10 3
Drug ineffective 8 5.5% 3 0
Rash 8 5.5% 0 6
Drug abuse 7 4.8% 0 1
Pruritus 7 4.8% 0 6
Suicide attempt 7 4.8% 0 6
Acute kidney injury 6 4.1% 0 6
Cardiac arrest 6 4.1% 6 1
Death 6 4.1% 6 3
Eczema 6 4.1% 0 5
Intentional overdose 6 4.1% 4 4
Rash vesicular 6 4.1% 0 6
Respiratory arrest 6 4.1% 6 1

Who Reports SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 26.5% female, 73.5% male. Average age: 52.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2012 1 0 0
2014 1 0 0
2015 8 0 2
2016 4 0 2
2017 14 3 9
2018 4 4 0
2019 9 9 3
2020 5 0 0
2021 11 9 3
2022 2 0 2
2023 3 3 1
2024 4 0 3
2025 3 0 3

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What Is SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 82
Suicide attempt 6

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Uses To prevent and treat infections of the skin and tissue. Pre and post surgery. Cuts, abrasions and skin ulcers.

Dosage & Administration

Directions Pour on or apply to affected area. For wound management, use as an irrigant, cleanser, or the wetting agent for a wet-to-moist dressing. Apply once daily for lightly to moderately exudative wounds. Apply twice daily for highly exudative or highly contaminated wounds. Protect surrounding intact skin with a moisture barrier ointment or skin sealant as needed.

Warnings

For external use only.

Active Ingredient

Sodium Hypochlorite 0.0125%

Inactive Ingredients

Purified Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hydroxide