Doramectin
2,065 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.
2,065
Total Reports
361
Deaths Reported
1750.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Doramectin
Administration Routes
TopicalUnknownSubcutaneousOralIntramuscularParenteralOtherOphthalmicAuricular (Otic)Intravenous
Species Affected
Cattle 1,357
Unknown 541
Human 71
Dog 51
Pig 17
Sheep 7
Goat 6
Cat 5
Horse 2
Buffalo 2
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 619
Mixed (Cattle) 609
Cattle (other) 263
Aberdeen Angus 197
Cattle (unknown) 95
Crossbred Bovine/Cattle 85
Red Angus 18
Simmental 17
Charolais 17
Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein 12
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice 364
Death 280
Lack of efficacy (lice) 279
Caps, Abnormal 242
Lack of efficacy - NOS 141
Vials, Leaking 105
INEFFECTIVE, LICE BITING 94
Containers, Leaking 86
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 85
Closure, Abnormal 84
Accidental exposure 61
Seal, Abnormal 53
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
918 (60.3%)
Died
353 (23.2%)
Ongoing
118 (7.7%)
Recovered/Normal
112 (7.4%)
Euthanized
16 (1.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
6 (0.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.