Silver Sulfadiazine
47 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.
47
Total Reports
6
Deaths Reported
1280.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Silver Sulfadiazine
Administration Routes
TopicalUnknownAuricular (Otic)Oral
Species Affected
Dog 27
Cat 19
Hamster 1
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 11
Chihuahua 3
Domestic Mediumhair 3
Retriever - Labrador 3
Shepherd Dog - German 3
Retriever - Golden 3
Terrier - Jack Russell 2
Domestic Longhair 2
Poodle (unspecified) 2
Akita 1
Most Reported Reactions
Skin lesion NOS 8
Vomiting 7
Behavioural disorder NOS 6
Abnormal cytology 6
Other abnormal test result NOS 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 5
Not eating 5
Application site scab 5
Application site hair loss 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 5
Death by euthanasia 4
Injection site scab 4
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
24 (51.1%)
Outcome Unknown
10 (21.3%)
Recovered/Normal
7 (14.9%)
Euthanized
4 (8.5%)
Died
2 (4.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.