Pyrantel
754 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.
754
Total Reports
74
Deaths Reported
980.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Pyrantel
Administration Routes
OralUnknownOphthalmicNasalSubcutaneousRespiratory (Inhalation)Topical
Species Affected
Dog 649
Cat 81
Unknown 13
Horse 6
Human 3
Pig 1
Other Reptiles 1
Most Affected Breeds
Crossbred Canine/dog 62
Pit Bull 49
Retriever - Labrador 48
Domestic Shorthair 48
Dog (unknown) 45
Greyhound 35
Chihuahua 31
Unknown 30
Retriever - Golden 27
Shepherd Dog - Australian 22
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 143
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 96
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 90
Diarrhoea 81
Overdose 57
Death 56
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 56
Underdose 54
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 46
Not eating 42
Emesis (multiple) 38
Cough 33
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
331 (44.0%)
Recovered/Normal
182 (24.2%)
Ongoing
157 (20.9%)
Died
64 (8.5%)
Euthanized
10 (1.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
8 (1.1%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.