Constipation after Dirlotapide in dogs

20 reports to the FDA describe constipation in dogs given Dirlotapide. That is 0.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

20Reports

0.0%Marked serious

0.0%Recovered

5.0%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Still unwell when reported

3 15%

Died

1 5.0%

Not known

16 80%

Problems reported at the same time

4 20%

4 20%

4 20%

4 20%

Didn't work as expected

4 20%

Diarrhea

3 15%

Abnormal radiograph finding

2 10%

Distension of abdomen

2 10%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Dirlotapide cause constipation 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.
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).

Constipation with similar medicines

Constipation after Famotidine 24 reports · 0.9% of its reports
Constipation after Tigilanol Tiglate 22 reports · 1.1% of its reports

All reported side effects of Dirlotapide in dogs · Medicines most reported with constipation