1,457 reports of this reaction
1.3% of all CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE reports
#15 most reported adverse reaction
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION is the #15 most commonly reported adverse reaction for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE, manufactured by Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.. There are 1,457 FDA adverse event reports linking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE to LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION. This represents approximately 1.3% of all 110,211 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE who experience lower respiratory tract infection should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION is a less commonly reported adverse event for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to lower respiratory tract infection, the following adverse reactions have been reported for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE:
The following drugs have also been linked to lower respiratory tract infection in FDA adverse event reports:
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION has been reported as an adverse event in 1,457 FDA reports for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION accounts for approximately 1.3% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience lower respiratory tract infection while taking CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE, 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.