Oxytetracycline Hcl; Polymyxin B Sulfate

40 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

250.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Oxytetracycline Hcl; Polymyxin B Sulfate

Administration Routes

OphthalmicUnknownTopical

Species Affected

Cat 21

Unknown 12

Dog 5

Human 1

Pig 1

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 13

Domestic Shorthair 9

Domestic Longhair 4

Cat (other) 2

Persian 2

Rottweiler 1

Shih Tzu 1

Beagle 1

Spaniel (unspecified) 1

Snowshoe 1

Most Reported Reactions

Eye redness 6

No sign 6

Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 4

Eye irritation 4

Containers, Leaking 4

Tubes, Leaking 4

Conjunctivitis 3

Eye pain 3

Vomiting 3

Swelling around eye 3

Weakness 2

Containers, Damaged 2

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

12 (42.9%)

Outcome Unknown

8 (28.6%)

Recovered/Normal

7 (25.0%)

Died

1 (3.6%)

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