ETHANOL

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Manufactured by McKesson

16,624 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-14

About ETHANOL

ETHANOL is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by McKesson. The most commonly reported adverse reactions for ETHANOL include COMPLETED SUICIDE, TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS, DRUG ABUSE, DEATH, CARDIAC ARREST. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for ETHANOL.

Top Adverse Reactions

COMPLETED SUICIDE2,795 reports
TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS1,744 reports
DRUG ABUSE1,625 reports
DEATH1,131 reports
CARDIAC ARREST841 reports
CARDIO RESPIRATORY ARREST806 reports
RESPIRATORY ARREST762 reports
POISONING616 reports
INTENTIONAL DRUG MISUSE415 reports
OVERDOSE415 reports
INTENTIONAL OVERDOSE395 reports
DRUG TOXICITY364 reports
EXPOSURE VIA INGESTION240 reports
SUICIDE ATTEMPT193 reports
MULTIPLE DRUG OVERDOSE160 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 7,976 classified reports for ETHANOL:

Serious 98.7%Non-Serious 1.3%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Male3,908 (52.6%)
Female3,468 (46.7%)
Unknown52 (0.7%)

Reports by Age

Age 44283 reports
Age 47266 reports
Age 51252 reports
Age 53220 reports
Age 49218 reports
Age 52217 reports
Age 39200 reports
Age 46197 reports
Age 50185 reports
Age 45180 reports
Age 54178 reports
Age 37175 reports
Age 48174 reports
Age 40173 reports
Age 41170 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.