2 reports of this reaction
1.7% of all CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4% reports
#6 most reported adverse reaction
ALOPECIA is the #6 most commonly reported adverse reaction for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%, manufactured by Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.. There are 2 FDA adverse event reports linking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4% to ALOPECIA. This represents approximately 1.7% of all 120 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4% who experience alopecia should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
ALOPECIA is a less commonly reported adverse event for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to alopecia, the following adverse reactions have been reported for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%:
The following drugs have also been linked to alopecia in FDA adverse event reports:
ALOPECIA has been reported as an adverse event in 2 FDA reports for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
ALOPECIA accounts for approximately 1.7% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience alopecia while taking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.