CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL and IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Overview

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME is the #17 most commonly reported adverse reaction for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, manufactured by CareFusion 213 LLC. There are 152 FDA adverse event reports linking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL to IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME. This represents approximately 1.7% of all 9,167 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL who experience irritable bowel syndrome should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME is a less commonly reported adverse event for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

In addition to irritable bowel syndrome, the following adverse reactions have been reported for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL:

• SINUSITIS — 210 reports
• PAIN — 206 reports
• LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION — 205 reports
• PRURITUS — 191 reports
• RASH — 187 reports
• JOINT SWELLING — 186 reports
• PERIPHERAL SWELLING — 181 reports
• INSOMNIA — 179 reports
• HYPERSENSITIVITY — 155 reports
• IMPAIRED HEALING — 155 reports

Other Drugs Associated with IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

The following drugs have also been linked to irritable bowel syndrome in FDA adverse event reports:

Does CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL cause IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME has been reported as an adverse event in 152 FDA reports for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME with CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL?

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME accounts for approximately 1.7% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME while taking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL?

If you experience irritable bowel syndrome while taking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, 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.

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