Bismuth Subsalicylate
55 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.
55
Total Reports
12
Deaths Reported
2180.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Administration Routes
UnknownOral
Species Affected
Dog 49
Cat 2
Horse 1
Other Mammals 1
Ferret 1
Unknown 1
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 5
Shepherd Dog - German 4
Terrier - Yorkshire 3
Pit Bull 3
Retriever - Golden 3
Terrier (unspecified) 3
Unknown 3
Chihuahua 3
Dachshund (unspecified) 2
Boxer (German Boxer) 2
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 25
Diarrhoea 21
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 17
Anorexia 9
Bloody diarrhoea 6
Emesis 6
Death by euthanasia 6
Weight loss 6
Dehydration 6
Decreased appetite 6
Other abnormal test result NOS 5
Death 5
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
18 (33.3%)
Ongoing
17 (31.5%)
Outcome Unknown
7 (13.0%)
Euthanized
6 (11.1%)
Died
6 (11.1%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.