Pyrantel Pamoate
2,643 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.
2,643
Total Reports
316
Deaths Reported
1200.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Pyrantel Pamoate
Administration Routes
OralUnknownTopicalSubcutaneousParenteralOphthalmicNasal
Species Affected
Dog 2,354
Cat 180
Unknown 44
Human 41
Horse 18
Other 5
Pig 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 202
Crossbred Canine/dog 197
Dog (unknown) 170
Retriever - Labrador 162
Chihuahua 128
Pit Bull 123
Domestic Shorthair 102
Boxer (German Boxer) 94
Shepherd Dog - German 72
Retriever - Golden 70
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 740
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 369
Diarrhoea 362
Anorexia 240
Death 225
Emesis 197
Depression 158
No sign 123
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 121
Accidental exposure 109
Facial swelling (see also 'Skin') 107
Ataxia 101
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
663 (31.0%)
Outcome Unknown
623 (29.2%)
Ongoing
509 (23.8%)
Died
252 (11.8%)
Euthanized
66 (3.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
23 (1.1%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.