Ursodeoxycholic Acid
54 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.
54
Total Reports
15
Deaths Reported
2780.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Administration Routes
OralUnknown
Species Affected
Dog 49
Cat 5
Most Affected Breeds
Crossbred Canine/dog 5
Domestic Shorthair 5
Pointing Dog - Hungarian Short-haired (Vizsla) 4
Retriever - Labrador 3
Schnauzer - Miniature 3
Spitz - German Pomeranian 3
Terrier - Rat 3
Poodle - Miniature 2
Doberman Pinscher 2
Chihuahua 2
Most Reported Reactions
Diarrhoea 12
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 12
Vomiting 11
Death by euthanasia 10
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 8
Anorexia 7
Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) 7
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6
Other abnormal test result NOS 6
Decreased appetite 6
Behavioural disorder NOS 6
Gall bladder & bile duct disorder NOS 5
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
15 (27.8%)
Recovered/Normal
13 (24.1%)
Ongoing
11 (20.4%)
Euthanized
10 (18.5%)
Died
5 (9.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.