Eye or vision problems after Cefpodoxime in dogs

51 reports to the FDA describe eye or vision problems in dogs given Cefpodoxime. That is 1.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.7% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

51Reports
65%Marked serious
20%Recovered
18%Died or euthanised
7 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
7 19%
1–2 days
2 5.6%
3–7 days
11 31%
1–4 weeks
9 25%
Over a month
7 19%

How the animals did

Recovered
5 9.8%
Recovered with lasting effects
5 9.8%
Still unwell when reported
19 37%
Died
2 3.9%
Euthanised
7 14%
Not known
13 25%

Problems reported at the same time

10 20%
10 20%
8 16%
Abnormal menace reflex test
7 14%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
2
1–3 years
7
4–7 years
18
8–11 years
12
12+ years
12

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Cefpodoxime cause eye or vision problems in dogs?
51 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 7 days of the first dose.
What should I do?
Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Eye or vision problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Cefpodoxime in dogs · Medicines most reported with eye or vision problems