Dimethyl Sulfoxide;Fluocinolone Acetonide
53 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.
53
Total Reports
2
Deaths Reported
380.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Dimethyl Sulfoxide;Fluocinolone Acetonide
Administration Routes
Auricular (Otic)OphthalmicTopicalUnknownIntraocular
Species Affected
Dog 27
Human 12
Unknown 10
Cat 4
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 22
Retriever - Labrador 4
Retriever - Golden 3
Shih Tzu 2
Domestic Shorthair 2
Dog (unknown) 2
Bulldog - American 1
Weimaraner 1
Griffon - Brussels 1
Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) 1
Most Reported Reactions
Accidental exposure 8
Eye irritation 7
Pruritus 4
Containers, Leaking 3
Underfilling, Container 3
Polydipsia 3
Burning sensation of eye 3
Eye redness 3
Incorrect route of drug administration 3
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2
Injected sclera 2
Deafness 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
21 (48.8%)
Ongoing
17 (39.5%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (7.0%)
Died
1 (2.3%)
Euthanized
1 (2.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.