Hydrocortisone Cream

12 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.
12
Total Reports
3
Deaths Reported
2500.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Hydrocortisone Cream

Administration Routes

TopicalUnknownAuricular (Otic)

Species Affected

Dog 6
Cat 4
Human 2

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 2
Domestic Shorthair 2
Maltese 2
Crossbred Canine/dog 1
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 1
Siamese 1
Persian 1
Collie - Border 1
Boxer (German Boxer) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Application site pruritus 3
Skin slough 3
Behavioural disorder NOS 3
Death by euthanasia 3
Lack of efficacy - NOS 3
Accidental exposure 2
Pruritus 2
Application site erythema 2
Application site alopecia 2
Application site scab 2
Application site ulcer 2
Skin lesion NOS 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
5 (41.7%)
Euthanized
3 (25.0%)
Ongoing
3 (25.0%)
Recovered/Normal
1 (8.3%)

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