Dextromethorphan

15 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

4000.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Dextromethorphan

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 15

Most Affected Breeds

Boxer (German Boxer) 2

Terrier - Yorkshire 2

Maltese 2

Retriever - Golden 2

Mixed (Dog) 1

Mountain Dog - Bernese 1

Dachshund - Miniature 1

Spitz - German Pomeranian 1

Poodle (unspecified) 1

Retriever - Labrador 1

Most Reported Reactions

Cough 6

Other abnormal test result NOS 4

Abnormal radiograph finding 4

Seizure NOS 4

Death by euthanasia 3

Vomiting 3

Cardiac disorder NOS 2

Pale mucous membrane 2

Lack of efficacy - NOS 2

Fever 2

Laboured breathing 2

Death 2

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal

5 (33.3%)

Ongoing

4 (26.7%)

Euthanized

4 (26.7%)

Died

2 (13.3%)

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