Nitrofurantoin

13 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

6920.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Nitrofurantoin

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 10

Cat 2

Human 1

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 2

Dog (unknown) 2

Terrier (unspecified) 2

Shepherd Dog - German 1

Siberian Husky 1

Collie (unspecified) 1

Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 1

Unknown 1

Bulldog 1

Retriever - Labrador 1

Most Reported Reactions

Death by euthanasia 8

Weight loss 3

Vomiting 2

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2

Behavioural disorder NOS 2

Ataxia 2

Hind limb paresis 2

Haemorrhage NOS 2

Collapse NOS (see also Cardio-vascular and Neurological disorders) 2

Agonal breathing 2

Decreased haematocrit 2

Sudden death 1

Outcome Breakdown

Euthanized

8 (61.5%)

Ongoing

2 (15.4%)

Recovered/Normal

2 (15.4%)

Died

1 (7.7%)

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