Itching after Pyrantel + Sarolaner (Simparica Trio) in dogs

1,535 reports to the FDA describe itching in dogs given Pyrantel + Sarolaner. That is 2.9% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.3% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.

1,535Reports
47%Marked serious
21%Recovered
1.4%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
711 48%
1–2 days
322 22%
3–7 days
176 12%
1–4 weeks
128 8.7%
Over a month
129 8.8%

How the animals did

Recovered
328 21%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.1%
Still unwell when reported
656 43%
Died
5 0.3%
Euthanised
16 1.0%
Not known
529 34%

Problems reported at the same time

227 15%
179 12%
150 9.8%
136 8.9%
108 7.0%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
304
1–3 years
457
4–7 years
369
8–11 years
201
12+ years
85

About this medicine

Pyrantel treats roundworms and hookworms. Sarolaner kills fleas, ticks and some mites; monthly.

Products with this combination include Simparica Trio (which also contains moxidectin). The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Pyrantel + Sarolaner cause itching in dogs?
1,535 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 1 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).

Itching with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Pyrantel + Sarolaner in dogs · Medicines most reported with itching