Exidine and Diffuse interstitial lung disease - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diffuse interstitial lung disease is reported as a side effect among people who take Exidine (chlorhexidine gluconate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Navelbine, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diffuse interstitial lung disease when taking Exidine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,245 people who have side effects when taking Exidine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Exidine?

Exidine has active ingredients of chlorhexidine gluconate. eHealthMe is studying from 17,299 Exidine users. Check the latest studies of Exidine.

What is Diffuse interstitial lung disease?

Diffuse interstitial lung disease (group of lung diseases affecting the interstitium) is found to be associated with 233 drugs and 801 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diffuse interstitial lung disease.

On Jul, 12, 2026

17,245 people reported to have side effects when taking Exidine.
Among them, 13 people (0.08%) have Diffuse interstitial lung disease.

Could Exidine cause Diffuse interstitial lung disease?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Diffuse interstitial lung disease when taking Exidine? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Diffuse interstitial lung disease when taking Exidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Exidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diffuse interstitial lung disease? *

White Blood Cell Count Increased: 13 people, 100.00%
Joint Injury: 13 people, 100.00%
Hepatic Neoplasm (liver tumour): 13 people, 100.00%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 13 people, 100.00%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 100.00%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 13 people, 100.00%
Inflammation: 13 people, 100.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 13 people, 100.00%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 13 people, 100.00%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 13 people, 100.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 13 people, 100.00%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 13 people, 100.00%
Depression: 13 people, 100.00%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 9 people, 69.23%
Pain: 9 people, 69.23%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 69.23%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 69.23%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 15.38%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on chlorhexidine gluconate (the active ingredients of Exidine) and Exidine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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