Loperamide

31 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

970.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Loperamide

Administration Routes

OralUnknownOther

Species Affected

Dog 26

Cat 5

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 6

Doberman Pinscher 3

Brittany 2

Shepherd Dog - German 2

Spaniel - King Charles 1

Pug 1

Bengal 1

Collie - Border 1

Pit Bull 1

Siamese 1

Most Reported Reactions

Diarrhoea 16

Vomiting 10

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 7

Weight loss 6

Emesis 5

Anorexia 5

Not eating 4

Lack of efficacy - NOS 3

Other abnormal test result NOS 3

Decreased appetite 3

Hypothermia 2

Urinary tract infection 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

13 (41.9%)

Recovered/Normal

11 (35.5%)

Ongoing

4 (12.9%)

Euthanized

2 (6.5%)

Died

1 (3.2%)

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