Phenothrin

33 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

300.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Phenothrin

Administration Routes

TopicalUnknownOtherCutaneous

Species Affected

Dog 24

Cat 9

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 7

Dachshund - Miniature 6

Shih Tzu 4

Domestic Longhair 2

Crossbred Canine/dog 2

Terrier - Yorkshire 2

Terrier - Jack Russell 1

Boxer (German Boxer) 1

Terrier (unspecified) 1

Retriever - Labrador 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 14

Lack of efficacy (flea) 6

Itching 4

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4

Vomiting 3

Behavioural disorder NOS 2

Vocalisation 2

Seizure NOS 2

Death 1

Reddening of the skin 1

Pruritic rash 1

Pruritus 1

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

22 (66.7%)

Recovered/Normal

5 (15.2%)

Ongoing

4 (12.1%)

Died

1 (3.0%)

Recovered with Sequela

1 (3.0%)

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