Exidine and Liver function test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Liver function test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Exidine (chlorhexidine gluconate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aredia, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Liver function test abnormal 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 Liver function test abnormal?

Liver function test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,491 drugs and 1,963 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Liver function test abnormal.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

17,245 people reported to have side effects when taking Exidine.
Among them, 38 people (0.22%) have Liver function test abnormal.

Could Exidine cause Liver function test abnormal?

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Exidine when they have Liver function test abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Exidine? *

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

What is the age of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Exidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Exidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Liver function test abnormal? *

Fall: 15 people, 39.47%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 15 people, 39.47%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 13 people, 34.21%
Pain: 13 people, 34.21%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 13 people, 34.21%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 11 people, 28.95%
Joint Pain: 11 people, 28.95%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 26.32%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 10 people, 26.32%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 10 people, 26.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 18.42%
Pulmonary Aspergilloma (Mycetoma) (mass caused by a fungal infection that usually grows in lung): 4 people, 10.53%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 10.53%
Sedation: 4 people, 10.53%
Infection: 3 people, 7.89%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 3 people, 7.89%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 1 person, 2.63%
Acute Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack): 1 person, 2.63%
Aspergillosis (an infection caused by a fungus called aspergillus): 1 person, 2.63%
Blood Fibrinogen Decreased: 1 person, 2.63%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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