Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Common brands: Peridex, Hibiclens, Periogard Alcohol Free, Scrub-Stat, Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse

Top reporter: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.

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8,873
Total Reports
5,290
Serious Reports
2,670
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (30.09%)

Patient Demographics

Male
2,238
Female
5,558

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Chlorhexidine Gluconate.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 1,966
4.3%
2 PAIN 1,762
3.8%
3 RASH 1,757
3.8%
4 JOINT SWELLING 1,726
3.8%
5 HYPERSENSITIVITY 1,658
3.6%
6 IMPAIRED HEALING 1,635
3.6%
7 FOLLICULITIS 1,625
3.5%
8 ARTHRALGIA 1,613
3.5%
9 WEIGHT INCREASED 1,609
3.5%
10 DYSPNOEA 1,578
3.4%
11 STOMATITIS 1,576
3.4%
12 CONFUSIONAL STATE 1,520
3.3%
13 PERIPHERAL SWELLING 1,511
3.3%
14 BLISTER 1,506
3.3%
15 LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION 1,495
3.3%
16 GLOSSODYNIA 1,475
3.2%
17 IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME 1,474
3.2%
18 SWELLING 1,464
3.2%
19 ALOPECIA 1,463
3.2%
20 OFF LABEL USE 1,461
3.2%
21 HAND DEFORMITY 1,437
3.1%
22 PYREXIA 1,437
3.1%
23 NASOPHARYNGITIS 1,435
3.1%
24 PRURITUS 1,427
3.1%
25 HEPATIC ENZYME INCREASED 1,424
3.1%
26 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,417
3.1%
27 HELICOBACTER INFECTION 1,402
3.1%
28 SINUSITIS 1,380
3.0%
29 GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDER 1,370
3.0%
30 INFECTION 1,362
3.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.