Liver problems after Sucralfate in dogs

316 reports to the FDA describe liver problems in dogs given Sucralfate. That is 32% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

316Reports
73%Marked serious
11%Recovered
46%Died or euthanised
8 daysTypical onset
SponsoredWorried about your pet? Ask a veterinarian online, 24/7

How soon it started

Same day
48 17%
1–2 days
37 13%
3–7 days
53 19%
1–4 weeks
79 28%
Over a month
62 22%

How the animals did

Recovered
35 11%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.3%
Still unwell when reported
122 39%
Died
51 16%
Euthanised
93 29%
Not known
14 4.4%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
8
1–3 years
52
4–7 years
102
8–11 years
112
12+ years
41

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Sucralfate cause liver problems in dogs?
316 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 8 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).

Liver problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Sucralfate in dogs · Medicines most reported with liver problems