Acetaminophen
59 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
59
Total Reports
14
Deaths Reported
2370.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen
Administration Routes
OralUnknown
Species Affected
Dog 49
Human 10
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 17
Unknown 10
Bulldog 3
Retriever - Golden 3
Poodle - Standard 3
Shepherd Dog - Australian 3
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 2
Bulldog - American 2
Shar Pei 2
Dog (unknown) 1
Most Reported Reactions
Death by euthanasia 10
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 8
Vomiting 7
Weakness 7
Lack of efficacy - NOS 7
Abnormal radiograph finding 7
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 7
Anaemia NOS 6
Diarrhoea 6
Accidental exposure 6
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 6
Ataxia 6
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
20 (33.9%)
Ongoing
14 (23.7%)
Recovered/Normal
11 (18.6%)
Euthanized
10 (16.9%)
Died
4 (6.8%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.