Accidental exposure after Pyrantel in dogs

156 reports to the FDA describe accidental exposure in dogs given Pyrantel. That is 3.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.5% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

156Reports

1.9%Marked serious

4.5%Recovered

0.0%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Recovered

6 3.8%

Recovered with lasting effects

1 0.6%

Still unwell when reported

1 0.6%

Not known

148 95%

Problems reported at the same time

86 55%

27 17%

24 15%

15 9.6%

9 5.8%

8 5.1%

6 3.8%

6 3.8%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Pyrantel treats roundworms and hookworms.

Questions owners ask

Can Pyrantel cause accidental exposure in dogs?: 156 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).

Accidental exposure with similar medicines

Accidental exposure after Pyrantel + Sarolaner (Simparica Trio) 99 reports · 0.2% of its reports
Accidental exposure after Febantel + Praziquantel + Pyrantel (Drontal Plus) 21 reports · 0.3% of its reports
Accidental exposure after Fenbendazole 62 reports · 1.1% of its reports
Accidental exposure after Praziquantel + Pyrantel 71 reports · 1.9% of its reports

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