Pyrantel Pamoate (Pyrantel Embonate)

502 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.

502

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

1430.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Pyrantel Pamoate (Pyrantel Embonate)

Administration Routes

OralUnknownSubcutaneous

Species Affected

Dog 385

Cat 57

Unknown 30

Horse 29

Goat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 40

Dog (unknown) 38

Domestic Shorthair 32

Unknown 30

Chihuahua 22

Terrier - Yorkshire 18

Retriever - Golden 14

Terrier - Bull - American Pit 13

Shepherd Dog - German 12

Beagle 11

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 90

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 77

Diarrhoea 73

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 57

Death 50

Facial swelling (see also 'Skin') 38

Anorexia 36

INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 27

Anaphylactoid reaction 26

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 26

Seizure NOS 21

Fever 21

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

154 (31.7%)

Outcome Unknown

150 (30.9%)

Recovered/Normal

109 (22.4%)

Died

56 (11.5%)

Euthanized

17 (3.5%)

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