Vomiting after Codeine in dogs

20 reports to the FDA describe vomiting in dogs given Codeine. That is 27% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 28% across reports for all dog medicines.

20Reports
75%Marked serious
25%Recovered
45%Died or euthanised
2 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
1 5.9%
1–2 days
11 65%
3–7 days
0 0.0%
1–4 weeks
2 12%
Over a month
3 18%

How the animals did

Recovered
5 25%
Still unwell when reported
6 30%
Died
2 10%
Euthanised
7 35%

Problems reported at the same time

9 45%
Abnormal ultrasound finding
6 30%
Breathing problems
5 25%
Tremors
5 25%
Lethargy
5 25%
Drooling
4 20%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
2
4–7 years
3
8–11 years
9
12+ years
4

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Codeine cause vomiting in dogs?
20 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 2 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).

Vomiting with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Codeine in dogs · Medicines most reported with vomiting