Penicillin G Procaine

192 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.
192
Total Reports
13
Deaths Reported
680.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Penicillin G Procaine

Administration Routes

UnknownSubcutaneousIntramuscularIntravenousParenteralOralOphthalmic

Species Affected

Unknown 120
Dog 40
Horse 11
Cattle 8
Cat 7
Pig 4
Other 1
Rabbit 1

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 125
Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein 6
Dog (unknown) 5
Quarter Horse 4
Domestic Shorthair 4
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 3
Chihuahua 3
Crossbred Porcine/Pig 2
Thoroughbred 2
Cat (unknown) 2

Most Reported Reactions

Suspension, Abnormal 71
Injection site abscess 11
Death 10
Missing Labels 8
Injection site pain 6
Injection site seroma 6
Dyspnoea 6
Product Defect, General 6
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6
Leucocytosis NOS 5
Anorexia 5
Lot # and /or Expiration date missing 5

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
32 (46.4%)
Outcome Unknown
15 (21.7%)
Died
12 (17.4%)
Ongoing
6 (8.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (4.3%)
Euthanized
1 (1.4%)

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