Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Drug Safety Communication: FDA warns that vapors from alcohol-based hand sanitizers can have side effects

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US Food and Drug Administration

Drug Safety Communication

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that symptoms such as headache, nausea, and dizziness can occur after applying alcohol-based hand sanitizers to the skin.  These symptoms are likely to have occurred because of vapors from the hand sanitizer, potentially from exposure in enclosed spaces or places with poor air circulation.  We have received increasing reports of these side effects since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Most people experienced minor or minimal effects; however, some cases required treatment by a health care professional. 

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