Hexetidine

42 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

240.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Hexetidine

Administration Routes

OralPeriodontalUnknownOphthalmicTopical

Species Affected

Dog 35

Cat 5

Human 2

Most Affected Breeds

Crossbred Canine/dog 5

Dog (unknown) 4

Dachshund (unspecified) 4

Spitz - German Pomeranian 3

Domestic Shorthair 3

Chihuahua 2

Sheepdog - Shetland 2

Domestic (unspecified) 2

Maltese 2

Unknown 2

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 13

Lack of efficacy - NOS 6

Uncoded sign 5

Diarrhoea 3

Buccal irritation 2

Dysphagia 2

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

Drooling 2

Tongue ulceration 1

Hypersalivation 1

Gingival disorder 1

Dyspnoea 1

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

17 (56.7%)

Recovered/Normal

11 (36.7%)

Ongoing

1 (3.3%)

Euthanized

1 (3.3%)

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