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1,514 questions · 1,543 findings · 649 reviews

No studies found 224 · 14.5%GRADE not reported 105 · 6.8%Very low 383 · 24.8%Low 447 · 29%Moderate 293 · 19%High 91 · 5.9%

Summary of findings 2. Octenidine‐dihydrochloride (OCT) hydrogel dressings vs OCT‐free placebo hydrogel dressings

Adverse events · adults with skin graft donor sites

It is very uncertain whether summary of findings 2. Octenidine‐dihydrochloride (OCT) hydrogel… changes adverse events compared with OCT‐free placebo hydrogel dressings (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Single foetal haemoglobin inducer at any dose or duration vs placebo or usual care

Adverse events · people with non‐transfusion‐dependent β‐thalassaemia

It is very uncertain whether single foetal haemoglobin inducer at any dose or duration changes adverse events compared with usual care or placebo (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Chlorhexidine gel (0.2%, intrasocket) vs placebo or no treatment

Adverse events · Adults (>18 years) having permanent tooth extraction (predominantly mandibular third molars)
1 finding from 1 review
  • Local interventions for the management of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes
    Follow-up: median 7 days
    No adverse events were reported. Six trials (673 participants) reported no adverse events from the use of chlorhexidine gel; one study (Rubio-Palau 2015) reported gastrointestinal discomfort (30, 18%), dizziness (10,…
    7 studies
    GRADE not reported

Chlorhexidine rinse (0.12% and 0.2%, pre- and post-extraction) vs placebo or no treatment

Adverse events · Adults (>18 years) having permanent tooth extraction (predominantly mandibular third molars)
1 finding from 1 review
  • Local interventions for the management of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes
    Follow-up: median 7 days
    3 trials reported no adverse events. 1 study reported adverse events (alterations in taste, bad taste, staining) in 24/62 in chlorhexidine group versus 0/40 in placebo group, Peto OR = 8.42 (95% CI 3.31 to 21.39). A…
    6 studies
    GRADE not reported

Homeopathic medicinal products (non‐individualised treatment) vs placebo or usual care

Adverse events · children aged up to 16 years with ARTIs

It is very uncertain whether homeopathic medicinal products (non‐individualised treatment) changes adverse events compared with placebo or usual care (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Homeopathic medicinal products (individualised treatment) vs placebo or usual care

Adverse events · children aged up to 16 years with ARTIs

Homeopathic medicinal products (individualised treatment) showed no clear difference in adverse events compared with placebo or usual care (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review