Loperamide Hcl

34 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.
34
Total Reports
9
Deaths Reported
2650.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Loperamide Hcl

Administration Routes

UnknownOral

Species Affected

Dog 33
Cat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 3
Mixed (Dog) 3
Shepherd Dog - German 3
Retriever - Golden 3
Shih Tzu 2
Terrier - Yorkshire 2
Schnauzer - Miniature 2
Bulldog 2
Pug 1
Spaniel - Cocker American 1

Most Reported Reactions

Diarrhoea 20
Vomiting 11
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 10
Weight loss 7
Anorexia 6
Anaemia NOS 5
Blood in faeces 4
Fever 4
Death 4
Dehydration 4
Hypoalbuminaemia 4
Constipation 3

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing
18 (50.0%)
Died
6 (16.7%)
Recovered/Normal
5 (13.9%)
Outcome Unknown
4 (11.1%)
Euthanized
3 (8.3%)

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