Chlorhexidine Digluconate
116 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.
116
Total Reports
5
Deaths Reported
430.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Administration Routes
TopicalUnknownOphthalmicOral
Species Affected
Dog 98
Cat 13
Human 5
Most Affected Breeds
Crossbred Canine/dog 18
Dog (unknown) 11
Retriever - Labrador 9
Unknown 6
Cat (unknown) 6
Mixed (Dog) 5
Chihuahua 5
Domestic Shorthair 4
Shih Tzu 4
Retriever - Golden 3
Most Reported Reactions
Application site erythema 30
Application site pruritus 11
Application site irritation 11
Application site hair change 7
Application site pain 6
Lack of efficacy - NOS 5
Application site reddening 5
Application site inflammation 5
Vomiting 4
Drooling 4
Licking at application site 4
Panting 4
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
57 (49.1%)
Recovered/Normal
37 (31.9%)
Outcome Unknown
17 (14.7%)
Died
3 (2.6%)
Euthanized
2 (1.7%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.