Aluminum Hydroxide

81 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.
81
Total Reports
23
Deaths Reported
2840.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Aluminum Hydroxide

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 58
Cat 22
Human 1

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 11
Terrier - Yorkshire 7
Shih Tzu 6
Maltese 5
Beagle 4
Domestic Mediumhair 4
Dachshund (unspecified) 3
Bulldog 2
Terrier - Jack Russell 2
Siamese 2

Most Reported Reactions

Death by euthanasia 14
Other abnormal test result NOS 12
Lack of efficacy - NOS 11
Ataxia 11
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 11
Diarrhoea 10
Anorexia 10
Hyperphosphataemia 8
Elevated creatinine 8
Death 8
Vomiting 8
Anaemia NOS 7

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing
23 (28.4%)
Outcome Unknown
21 (25.9%)
Recovered/Normal
14 (17.3%)
Euthanized
14 (17.3%)
Died
9 (11.1%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.