Chlorhexidine Diacetate

14 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

710.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Chlorhexidine Diacetate

Administration Routes

TopicalUnknown

Species Affected

Unknown 5

Dog 4

Cat 3

Cattle 2

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 5

Domestic Shorthair 2

Siberian Husky 2

Griffon (unspecified) 1

Cattle (other) 1

Terrier - West Highland White 1

Cattle (unknown) 1

Cat (other) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Product Defect, General 2

Seal, Abnormal 2

Containers, Leaking 2

Decreased appetite 2

Vomiting 2

Contamination, Mold 1

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 1

Listless 1

Trembling 1

Localised oedema (not application site) 1

Containers, Abnormal 1

Caps, Abnormal 1

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal

5 (55.6%)

Ongoing

3 (33.3%)

Euthanized

1 (11.1%)

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