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Oral Pain, Insomnia (7788101-1)
on Sep 29, 2011 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 76 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was treated with Sensodyne-f(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: oral pain, insomnia. Sensodyne-f dosage: 2x Day.

Gingival Swelling, Haemorrhage, Gingival Pain, Tongue Injury, Glossodynia, Oropharyngeal Pain, Gingival Recession (7554576-6)
Patient was taking Sensodyne Pro Namel/glaxo Smithkline (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: gingival swelling, haemorrhage, gingival pain, tongue injury, glossodynia, oropharyngeal pain, gingival recession on Jun 14, 2011 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 73 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • sensitivity of teeth
and. Sensodyne Pro Namel/glaxo Smithkline dosage: N/A.

Glossodynia, Fatigue, Stomatitis, Hypersensitivity, Asthma, Eating Disorder, Cough, Glossitis, Dysphonia (7491913-5)
Adverse event was reported on May 05, 2011 by a Female patient taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage) (Dosage: /dental) was diagnosed with
  • dental care
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 40 years of age, After Sensodyne was administered, patient had the following side effects: glossodynia, fatigue, stomatitis, hypersensitivity, asthma (asthma Questions), eating disorder (eating disorder Questions), cough, glossitis, dysphonia.

Dysgeusia, Palpitations, Hypoaesthesia Oral, Oral Pain, Glossitis, Glossodynia (7438286-1)
on Apr 21, 2011 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 35 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • sensitivity of teeth
and was treated with Sensodyne-f (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dysgeusia, palpitations, hypoaesthesia oral, oral pain, glossitis, glossodynia. Sensodyne-f dosage: 5% Three Times A Day Other.


Accidental Exposure, Dysphagia, Tenderness, Throat Irritation (6984670-X)
on Sep 14, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 54 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • dental disorder prophylaxis
and was treated with Sensodyne Daily Toothpaste(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: accidental exposure, dysphagia, tenderness, throat irritation. Sensodyne Daily Toothpaste dosage: N/A.

Product Label Issue, Toothache (6941403-0)
Patient was taking Sensodyne Extra Whitening With Fluoride - Contain Maximum Glaxosmithkl (View Usage). After Sensodyne was administered, patient had the following side effects: product label issue, toothache on Aug 24, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 50 years of age, weighting 200.4 lb, was diagnosed with
  • toothache
and. Sensodyne Extra Whitening With Fluoride - Contain Maximum Glaxosmithkl dosage: 1 Inch Strip.

Exposure To Toxic Agent, Facial Spasm, Food Poisoning, Malaise, Migraine, Nausea, Product Formulation Issue, Product Label Issue (6755876-X)
Adverse event was reported on Jun 03, 2010 by a Female patient taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage) (Dosage: 1 Ribbon Of Toothpaste 2 - 3 Times Daily Po Decades) was diagnosed with
  • sensitivity of teeth
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 56 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: exposure to toxic agent, facial spasm, food poisoning, malaise, migraine (migraine Questions), nausea (nausea Questions), product formulation issue, product label issue.
Patient was taking other medications:

Apnoea, Choking, Oropharyngeal Pain, Product Quality Issue, Vomiting (6717140-4)
on Apr 27, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 73 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • dental cleaning
and was treated with Sensodyne-f (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: apnoea, choking (choking Questions), oropharyngeal pain, product quality issue, vomiting. Sensodyne-f dosage: Dental.

Blood Glucose Abnormal, Gingival Disorder, Gingival Pain, Gingival Recession, Product Odour Abnormal, Vomiting (6666398-9)
on Mar 25, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 50 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • sensitivity of teeth
and was treated with Sensodyne-f(View Usage). After Sensodyne was administered, patient had the following side effects: blood glucose abnormal, gingival disorder, gingival pain, gingival recession, product odour abnormal, vomiting. Sensodyne-f dosage: Dental.

Aspiration, Cyanosis, Obstructive Airways Disorder (6528671-4)
Patient was taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: aspiration, cyanosis, obstructive airways disorder on Dec 08, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 62 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • dental cleaning
and. Sensodyne-f dosage: Dental.

Facial Palsy, Tongue Paralysis (6044467-4)
Adverse event was reported on Jan 14, 2009 by a Male patient taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage) (Dosage: Unk/dental) was diagnosed with
  • dental cleaning
and. Location: BRAZIL , 25 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: facial palsy, tongue paralysis.

Dizziness, Erythema, Gingival Bleeding, Hypoaesthesia, Hypoaesthesia Oral, Intranasal Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia Oral, Tongue Disorder (5874605-5)
on Sep 05, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 57 years of age, weighting 161.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • sensitivity of teeth
and was treated with Sensodyne-f (View Usage). After Sensodyne was administered, patient had the following side effects: dizziness (dizziness Questions), erythema, gingival bleeding, hypoaesthesia, hypoaesthesia oral, intranasal hypoaesthesia, paraesthesia oral, tongue disorder. Sensodyne-f dosage: One Inch On Toothbrush 2-3 X's Day Po.

Choking, Dizziness, Malaise (5713719-7)
on Apr 17, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 81 years of age, was treated with Sensodyne-f(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: choking (choking Questions), dizziness (dizziness Questions), malaise. Sensodyne-f dosage: Dental.

Anaphylactic Reaction, Lip Swelling, Swollen Tongue (5527259-1)
Patient was taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, lip swelling, swollen tongue on Nov 26, 2007 from CANADA Additional patient health information: Female patient , 58 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • dental cleaning
and. Sensodyne-f dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Clostridial Infection, Diarrhoea, Diarrhoea Haemorrhagic, Feeling Abnormal, Headache, Lymphadenopathy, Malignant Hypertension, Petechiae, Tongue Black Hairy (5477140-1)
Adverse event was reported on Oct 03, 2007 by a Female patient taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) was diagnosed with
  • sensitivity of teeth
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 66 years of age, After Sensodyne was administered, patient had the following side effects: clostridial infection, diarrhoea, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, feeling abnormal, headache (headache Questions), lymphadenopathy, malignant hypertension, petechiae, tongue black hairy.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Anaphylactic Shock, Angioedema, Hip Swelling, Hypersensitivity, Swollen Tongue (5475771-6)
on Sep 27, 2007 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 71 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • ill-defined disorder
and was treated with Sensodyne-f (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anaphylactic shock, angioedema, hip swelling, hypersensitivity, swollen tongue. Sensodyne-f dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Balance Disorder, Cough, Dyspnoea, Lethargy, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Pain, Pharyngitis, Tongue Coated (5451295-7)
on Sep 06, 2007 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 76 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • dental cleaning
and was treated with Sensodyne-f(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: balance disorder, cough, dyspnoea, lethargy, lower respiratory tract infection, pain (pain Questions), pharyngitis, tongue coated. Sensodyne-f dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Balance Disorder, Cough, Dyspnoea, Lethargy, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Pain, Pharyngitis, Tongue Coated (5450063-X)
Patient was taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage). After Sensodyne was administered, patient had the following side effects: balance disorder, cough, dyspnoea, lethargy, lower respiratory tract infection, pain (pain Questions), pharyngitis, tongue coated on Sep 06, 2007 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Male patient , 76 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • dental cleaning
and. Sensodyne-f dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Dysgeusia, Gingival Atrophy, Gingival Pain, Sensitivity Of Teeth (5427646-6)
Adverse event was reported on Aug 21, 2007 by a Female patient taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) . Location: UNITED KINGDOM , 29 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dysgeusia, gingival atrophy, gingival pain, sensitivity of teeth.
Patient was taking other medications:

Rash (5397445-2)
on Jul 23, 2007 Male patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • sensitivity of teeth
and was treated with Sensodyne-f (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: rash (rash Questions). Sensodyne-f dosage: N/A.

Asthma, Dyspnoea (5357344-9)
on Jun 13, 2007 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 66 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • sensitivity of teeth
and was treated with Sensodyne-f(View Usage). After Sensodyne was administered, patient had the following side effects: asthma (asthma Questions), dyspnoea. Sensodyne-f dosage: N/A.

Deafness Unilateral, Ear Pain (5303154-8)
Patient was taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: deafness unilateral, ear pain on Apr 19, 2007 from CANADA Additional patient health information: Female patient , 60 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • dental cleaning
and. Sensodyne-f dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Deafness Unilateral, Ear Pain (5258906-X)
Adverse event was reported on Mar 06, 2007 by a Female patient taking Sensodyne-f (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) was diagnosed with
  • dental cleaning
and. Location: CANADA , 60 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: deafness unilateral, ear pain.
Patient was taking other medications:

Asthma (5258903-4)
on Mar 06, 2007 Female patient from CANADA , 60 years of age, was treated with Sensodyne Pronamel (View Usage). After Sensodyne was administered, patient had the following side effects: asthma (asthma Questions). Sensodyne Pronamel dosage: N/A.

Asthma (5240488-X)
on Feb 15, 2007 Female patient from CANADA , 60 years of age, was treated with Sensodyne Pronamel(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: asthma (asthma Questions). Sensodyne Pronamel dosage: N/A.

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Reported deaths: 1

Reported hospitalizations: 15

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2Gum And Teeth Pain
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4Loss Of Taste
5Bitter Taste
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Comments to date: 5. Page 1 of 1.

J   California 

6:53am on Monday, August 8th, 2011

A few months back while I was still brushing with Sensodyne Pronamel, I developed a cavity (toothach... read more »

Chris   California 

3:02pm on Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Okay. I knew that I wasn't crazy. I have been feeling very weird ever sense I started using Sensod... read more »

Mia   FLorida 

1:27pm on Thursday, August 5th, 2010

I have been using Sensodyne Pronamel to help with the severe sensitivity I developed over the years.... read more »

John Reieger   Woodstock,Ontario 

5:52pm on Thursday, June 17th, 2010

2010 June 08 I’d been using Sensodyne toothpaste with baking soda for a few months and never had a... read more »

lori   Toronto 

11:14pm on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

i got a red patch all over my chin and on my cheek where it touched my skin... what is causing this?

Sensodyne Adverse Reactions
Dyspnoea ( 7 Reports)
Asthma ( 6 Reports) Asthma Questions
Oral Pain ( 6 Reports)
Fatigue ( 4 Reports)
Feeling Abnormal ( 4 Reports)
Gingival Pain ( 4 Reports)
Glossodynia ( 4 Reports)
Oral Discomfort ( 4 Reports)
Arthralgia ( 3 Reports)
Chest Discomfort ( 3 Reports)
Cough ( 3 Reports)
Dizziness ( 3 Reports) Dizziness Questions
Dysgeusia ( 3 Reports)
Glossitis ( 3 Reports)
Hypoaesthesia Oral ( 3 Reports)
Lethargy ( 3 Reports)
Oral Mucosal Exfoliation ( 3 Reports)
Pneumonia ( 3 Reports) Pneumonia Questions
Anxiety ( 2 Reports) Anxiety Questions
Balance Disorder ( 2 Reports)
Bronchitis ( 2 Reports) Bronchitis Questions
Cardiac Disorder ( 2 Reports)
Cataract ( 2 Reports) Cataract Questions
Chest Pain ( 2 Reports) Chest pain Questions
Choking ( 2 Reports) Choking Questions
Conduction Disorder ( 2 Reports)
Deafness Unilateral ( 2 Reports)
Ear Pain ( 2 Reports)
Exercise Tolerance Decreased ( 2 Reports)
Fibromyalgia ( 2 Reports)

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