Chitosan

11 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.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

1820.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Chitosan

Administration Routes

UnknownOral

Species Affected

Dog 6

Cat 5

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 4

Schnauzer - Miniature 3

Retriever - Labrador 1

Siamese 1

Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 1

Retriever - Golden 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy - NOS 4

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3

Seizure NOS 2

Emesis (multiple) 2

Elevated renal parameters 2

Vomiting 2

Dehydration 2

Other abnormal test result NOS 2

Abnormal ultrasound finding 2

Proteinuria 2

Tiredness 1

Bacterial skin infection NOS 1

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

5 (45.5%)

Outcome Unknown

3 (27.3%)

Recovered/Normal

1 (9.1%)

Euthanized

1 (9.1%)

Died

1 (9.1%)

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