Pyrantel Pamoate ( Pyrantel Embonate)
155 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.
155
Total Reports
18
Deaths Reported
1160.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Pyrantel Pamoate ( Pyrantel Embonate)
Administration Routes
OralUnknownSubcutaneousTopical
Species Affected
Dog 110
Cat 19
Unknown 15
Horse 9
Sheep 1
Cattle 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 15
Domestic Shorthair 14
Retriever - Labrador 9
Shih Tzu 8
Retriever - Golden 6
Dog (unknown) 6
Chihuahua 6
Shepherd Dog - German 5
Crossbred Canine/dog 5
Terrier (unspecified) 5
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 29
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 27
INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 22
Death 16
Vomiting 16
Anorexia 15
Anaphylactoid reaction 14
Diarrhoea 12
Emesis 10
Lack of efficacy - NOS 9
Suspension, Abnormal 8
Drug administration error 8
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
73 (49.0%)
Outcome Unknown
33 (22.1%)
Recovered/Normal
25 (16.8%)
Died
16 (10.7%)
Euthanized
2 (1.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.