Guaifenesin

33 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.
33
Total Reports
10
Deaths Reported
3030.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Guaifenesin

Administration Routes

UnknownOralIntravenous

Species Affected

Dog 18
Horse 13
Human 1
Cattle 1

Most Affected Breeds

Horse (unknown) 7
Quarter Horse 3
Terrier - Yorkshire 3
Boxer (German Boxer) 2
Bulldog 2
Unknown 2
Chihuahua 2
Shih Tzu 1
Terrier - Jack Russell 1
Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy - NOS 6
Death 5
Vomiting 5
Death by euthanasia 5
Diarrhoea 4
INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA 4
Dyspnoea 3
Nausea 3
Rough recovery 3
Cardiac arrest 2
Cough 2
Pallor 2

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
12 (36.4%)
Outcome Unknown
6 (18.2%)
Died
5 (15.2%)
Ongoing
5 (15.2%)
Euthanized
5 (15.2%)

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