Colchicine

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.
14
Total Reports
5
Deaths Reported
3570.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Colchicine

Administration Routes

UnknownOral

Species Affected

Dog 13
Human 1

Most Affected Breeds

Shar Pei 12
Retriever - Labrador 1
Unknown 1

Most Reported Reactions

Anorexia 6
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4
Death 4
Fever 3
Hypersalivation 3
Pulmonary oedema 3
Cardiorespiratory arrest 3
Unable to stand 3
Wheezing 3
Tachypnoea 3
Paddling 3
Inappetence 2

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing
8 (57.1%)
Died
4 (28.6%)
Outcome Unknown
1 (7.1%)
Euthanized
1 (7.1%)

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