Ibuprofen

43 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

930.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Ibuprofen

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 27

Human 16

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 16

Retriever - Labrador 4

Dog (unknown) 3

Retriever - Golden 2

Terrier - Jack Russell 2

Shepherd Dog - Australian 2

Shih Tzu 2

Dog (other) 1

Poodle - Standard 1

Boxer (German Boxer) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 10

Accidental exposure 7

Fever 5

Diarrhoea 5

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4

Not eating 4

Anaemia NOS 3

Urine abnormalities NOS 3

Anorexia 3

Thrombocytopenia 3

Injection site pain 3

Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 3

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal

14 (32.6%)

Ongoing

13 (30.2%)

Outcome Unknown

12 (27.9%)

Died

3 (7.0%)

Euthanized

1 (2.3%)

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