Benzoyl Peroxide
28 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.
28
Total Reports
1
Deaths Reported
360.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide
Administration Routes
TopicalUnknown
Species Affected
Dog 26
Cat 2
Most Affected Breeds
Boxer (German Boxer) 4
Bulldog 3
Terrier - Bull 2
Domestic Shorthair 2
Shepherd Dog - German 2
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 2
Great Pyrenees 1
Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane 1
Shiba Inu 1
Bullmastiff 1
Most Reported Reactions
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6
Other abnormal test result NOS 6
Decreased appetite 5
Pruritus 5
Vomiting 4
Diarrhoea 3
Erythema (for urticaria see Immune SOC) 3
Bacterial skin infection NOS 3
Excoriation 3
Crust 3
Dermatitis 3
PR-SKIN, LESION(S) 3
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
18 (64.3%)
Outcome Unknown
5 (17.9%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (10.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (3.6%)
Euthanized
1 (3.6%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.