Gentamicin + Betamethasone

26 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.
26
Total Reports
5
Deaths Reported
1920.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Gentamicin + Betamethasone

Administration Routes

TopicalUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 25
Cat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Terrier - Bull - Miniature 3
Retriever - Labrador 2
Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane 2
Pit Bull 2
Dachshund (unspecified) 2
Coonhound - Redbone 2
Domestic Longhair 1
Bloodhound 1
Japanese Chin (Spaniel) 1
Spitz - German Pomeranian 1

Most Reported Reactions

Diarrhoea 7
Emesis 6
Vomiting 6
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4
Not eating 4
Skin disorders NOS 4
Anorexia 4
Eye redness 4
Decreased haemoglobin 4
Decreased red blood cell count 4
Decreased haematocrit 4
Decreased percentage of reticulocytes 4

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
10 (38.5%)
Outcome Unknown
5 (19.2%)
Ongoing
5 (19.2%)
Euthanized
3 (11.5%)
Died
2 (7.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (3.8%)

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