Eye or vision problems after Phenylpropanolamine (Proin) in dogs
The FDA has received 178 reports of eye or vision problems in dogs after Phenylpropanolamine. That is 4.3% 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.
178Reports
71%Marked serious
58%Recovered
9.6%Died or euthanised
Same dayTypical onset
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About this medicine
Phenylpropanolamine treats urinary incontinence.
Products with this ingredient include Proin. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Questions owners ask
- Can Phenylpropanolamine cause eye or vision problems in dogs?
- 178 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 the same day 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
- Eye or vision problems after Trilostane (Vetoryl) 132 reports · 1.1% of its reports
- Eye or vision problems after Insulin 227 reports · 3.1% of its reports
- Eye or vision problems after Levothyroxine 25 reports · 0.8% of its reports
All reported side effects of Phenylpropanolamine in dogs · Medicines most reported with eye or vision problems