TRICLOSAN: 369 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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369

Total FAERS Reports

292 (79.1%)

Deaths Reported

Hospitalizations

369

As Primary/Secondary Suspect

Life-Threatening

Disabilities

Ecolab Inc.

Manufacturer

Route: TOPICAL · Manufacturer: Ecolab Inc. · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 2006 · Latest Report: 20190914

What Are the Most Common TRICLOSAN Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

158 reports (42.8%)

#2 Most Reported

Vomiting

148 reports (40.1%)

#3 Most Reported

Weight increased

146 reports (39.6%)

All TRICLOSAN Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect	Reports	% of Total	Deaths	Hosp.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus	158	42.8%	158	60
Vomiting	148	40.1%	147	49
Urticaria	146	39.6%	145	49
Weight increased	146	39.6%	146	48
Osteoarthritis	142	38.5%	142	57
Hypertension	139	37.7%	139	56
Hypoaesthesia	136	36.9%	136	53
Nasopharyngitis	134	36.3%	134	50
Infusion related reaction	132	35.8%	132	51
Prescribed underdose	130	35.2%	130	30
Upper respiratory tract infection	125	33.9%	125	26
Mobility decreased	123	33.3%	123	56
Wound infection	123	33.3%	123	25
Helicobacter infection	122	33.1%	122	58
Visual impairment	122	33.1%	122	24
Fibromyalgia	121	32.8%	121	55
Weight decreased	120	32.5%	119	21
Wound	119	32.3%	119	21
Irritable bowel syndrome	118	32.0%	118	23
Pericarditis	118	32.0%	118	33

Who Reports TRICLOSAN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 50.7% female, 49.3% male. Average age: 51.2 years. Most reports from: CA. View detailed demographics →

Is TRICLOSAN Getting Safer? Reports by Year

Year	Reports	Deaths	Hosp.
2006	42	0	0
2013	3	0	0
2014	6	0	3
2015	7	4	4
2016	2	0	0
2017	1	0	0
2019	3	0	0

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What Is TRICLOSAN Used For?

Indication	Reports
Product used for unknown indication	292
Ill-defined disorder	41
Pneumonia	35

TRICLOSAN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

TRICLOSAN vs TRIENTINE TRICLOSAN vs TRIENTINE TETRAHYDROCHLORIDE TRICLOSAN vs TRIFAROTENE TRICLOSAN vs TRIFLUOPERAZINE TRICLOSAN vs TRIFLURIDINE TRICLOSAN vs TRIHEPTANOIN TRICLOSAN vs TRIHEXYPHENIDYL TRICLOSAN vs TRILACICLIB TRICLOSAN vs TRILEPTAL TRICLOSAN vs TRIMEBUTINE

Official FDA Label for TRICLOSAN

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Antibacterial Moisturizing Hand Soap Mountain Spring Scent Kills the germs Eliminates bacteria on hands Moisturizes the skin

Dosage & Administration

Directions see important warnings under "When using this product" adults & children 2 years of age & older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. children under 2 years of age: consult a physician.

Warnings

Warnings For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Ask a doctor before use if you have cough associated with smoking excessive phlegm asthma emphysema persistent or chronic cough When using this product do not heat microwafe add to hot water or any container where healing water may cause splattering and result in burns use in eyes or directly on mucous membranes take by mouth or place in nostrils apply to wounds or damaged skin bandage skin Consult a doctor and discontinue use if condition worsesn, persists for more than 1 week or tends to recur.

Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient Purpose Triclosan 0.15%...................................Antibacterial

Inactive Ingredients

Inactive Ingredients: water (aqua), alcohol, potassium cocoate, glycerin, potassium tallowate, tetrasodium edta, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, hydroxyethylcellulose, cocamine oxide, tripotassium phosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, methylparaben, citric acid, tocopheryl acetate, isopropyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, propylparaben, t-butyl alcohol, phosphoric acid, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, denatonium benzoate, blue 1, yellow 5, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate