Codeine
65 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.
65
Total Reports
18
Deaths Reported
2770.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Codeine
Administration Routes
UnknownOral
Species Affected
Dog 63
Human 2
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 13
Shepherd Dog - Australian 5
Terrier (unspecified) 3
Retriever - Golden 3
Dachshund (unspecified) 3
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 3
Boxer (German Boxer) 3
Saint Bernard Dog 3
Pug 2
Unknown 2
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 11
Death by euthanasia 11
Diarrhoea 10
Decreased appetite 9
Pain NOS 9
Abnormal ultrasound finding 8
Panting 8
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 8
Death 7
Lack of efficacy - NOS 7
Restlessness 6
Hypoalbuminaemia 6
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
22 (33.8%)
Outcome Unknown
16 (24.6%)
Euthanized
11 (16.9%)
Recovered/Normal
8 (12.3%)
Died
7 (10.8%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (1.5%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.