Deafness after Maropitant (Cerenia) in dogs
The FDA has received 39 reports of deafness in dogs after Maropitant. That is 0.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.
39Reports
97%Marked serious
13%Recovered
7.7%Died or euthanised
2 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Maropitant prevents vomiting and motion sickness.
Products with this ingredient include Cerenia. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Questions owners ask
- Can Maropitant cause deafness in dogs?
- 39 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).
All reported side effects of Maropitant in dogs · Medicines most reported with deafness