Diclofenac
77 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.
77
Total Reports
6
Deaths Reported
780.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Diclofenac
Administration Routes
OphthalmicUnknownTopicalOralIntraocular
Species Affected
Dog 63
Horse 6
Unknown 3
Cat 3
Human 2
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 6
Unknown 5
Terrier - Jack Russell 4
Schnauzer (unspecified) 4
Beagle 4
Horse (other) 3
Spitz - German Pomeranian 3
Bichon Frise 3
Domestic Shorthair 3
Shih Tzu 3
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 14
Diarrhoea 7
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 7
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 6
Urinary tract infection 6
Decreased appetite 6
Death by euthanasia 5
Accidental exposure 4
Loose stool 4
Hypoglycaemia 4
Elevated creatinine 4
Elevated cholesterol (total) 4
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
30 (46.9%)
Ongoing
20 (31.3%)
Outcome Unknown
6 (9.4%)
Euthanized
4 (6.3%)
Died
2 (3.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (3.1%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.