Mercaptobenzothiazole
232 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.
232
Total Reports
2
Deaths Reported
90.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Mercaptobenzothiazole
Administration Routes
TopicalOralUnknownOtherOphthalmicIntradermalRespiratory (Inhalation)
Species Affected
Dog 129
Human 80
Cat 15
Unknown 5
Other 2
Chicken 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 87
Crossbred Canine/dog 24
Dog (unknown) 18
Pit Bull 14
Domestic (unspecified) 14
Shih Tzu 10
Retriever - Labrador 9
Terrier - Jack Russell 8
Chihuahua 7
Terrier - Yorkshire 5
Most Reported Reactions
Accidental exposure 109
Unclassifiable adverse event 97
No sign 61
Accidental drug intake by child 42
Vomiting 33
Depression 25
Anorexia 19
Pruritus 11
Lack of efficacy - NOS 10
Skin hyperaemia 9
Diarrhoea 9
Alopecia NOS 8
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
5 (71.4%)
Died
2 (28.6%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.