Famciclovir
38 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.
38
Total Reports
8
Deaths Reported
2110.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Famciclovir
Administration Routes
OralUnknown
Species Affected
Cat 36
Parrot 2
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 21
Domestic Mediumhair 5
Persian 3
Siamese 3
Cat (unknown) 2
Parrot (other) 2
Crossbred Feline/cat 1
Domestic Longhair 1
Most Reported Reactions
Not eating 7
Anaemia NOS 6
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 6
Lack of efficacy - NOS 6
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 5
Dehydration 5
Wobbliness 5
Death by euthanasia 4
Nasal bleeding 4
Death 4
Vomiting 4
Weakness 4
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
12 (31.6%)
Outcome Unknown
12 (31.6%)
Recovered/Normal
6 (15.8%)
Euthanized
4 (10.5%)
Died
4 (10.5%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.