Fipronil/(S)-Methoprene

22 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

910.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Fipronil/(S)-Methoprene

Administration Routes

TopicalCutaneous

Species Affected

Dog 11

Cat 11

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 9

Boxer (German Boxer) 1

Maine Coon 1

Poodle - Toy 1

Pug 1

Beagle 1

Terrier - Yorkshire 1

Bichon Frise 1

Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Pekingese 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 11

Pruritus 8

Vomiting 4

Behavioural disorder NOS 3

Drug dose administration interval too long 3

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2

Diarrhoea 2

Reddening of the skin 2

Inappropriate urination 2

Weight gain 2

Application site pruritus 2

Seizure NOS 1

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

13 (59.1%)

Recovered/Normal

5 (22.7%)

Ongoing

2 (9.1%)

Died

1 (4.5%)

Euthanized

1 (4.5%)

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