Amitraz

359 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.
359
Total Reports
13
Deaths Reported
360.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Amitraz

Administration Routes

TopicalUnknownCutaneousOralOtherOphthalmicRespiratory (Inhalation)Subcutaneous

Species Affected

Dog 292
Unknown 49
Human 18

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 67
Retriever - Labrador 24
Crossbred Canine/dog 23
Boxer (German Boxer) 22
Dog (unknown) 16
Chihuahua 15
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 13
Shih Tzu 10
Bulldog 9
Shepherd Dog - German 9

Most Reported Reactions

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 52
Vomiting 43
Depression 42
Emesis 35
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - Demodex 33
Pruritus 28
Ataxia 26
Anorexia 24
Diarrhoea 22
Vials, Leaking 20
Uncoded sign 18
Behavioural disorder NOS 15

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
92 (42.4%)
Ongoing
68 (31.3%)
Outcome Unknown
35 (16.1%)
Died
10 (4.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
9 (4.1%)
Euthanized
3 (1.4%)

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