Prednisolone Acetate

23 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.
23
Total Reports
7
Deaths Reported
3040.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Prednisolone Acetate

Administration Routes

OphthalmicUnknownIntraocularTopicalIntramuscularOralSubcutaneousNasal

Species Affected

Dog 15
Cat 8

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 5
Retriever - Labrador 2
Dachshund (unspecified) 2
Crossbred Canine/dog 2
Spitz - German Pomeranian 1
Domestic Longhair 1
Terrier - Yorkshire 1
Maine Coon 1
Poodle (unspecified) 1
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 1

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 6
Corneal disorder NOS 5
Blepharospasm 4
Other abnormal test result NOS 4
Weight loss 4
Anorexia 3
Death by euthanasia 3
Neutrophilia 3
Diarrhoea 3
Death 3
Corneal ulcer 3
Eye disorder NOS (for photophobia see 'neurological') 2

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing
6 (26.1%)
Outcome Unknown
6 (26.1%)
Euthanized
4 (17.4%)
Died
3 (13.0%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (13.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (4.3%)

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