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Cefpodoxime Proxetil

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Updated: February 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC

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Pet Owner Quick Guide

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Used for:

For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius , S. aureus , Streptococcus canis (group G, beta-hemolytic), Escherichia coli , Pasteurella mul...

What to watch for:

  • very low energy (1 reports)
  • Polydipsia (1 reports)
  • Panting (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

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Safety & side effects

What to watch:

  • very low energy
  • Polydipsia
  • Panting

Most reported reactions:

  • Tiredness (lethargy) (1 reports)
  • Polydipsia (1 reports)
  • Panting (1 reports)

When to call your vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.

Data freshness: source data appears current.

Latest refresh: Mar 21, 2026, 10:03 a.m.

Data freshness
  • Medication catalog: Source Roxee | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA previews: Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
    Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC
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Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile FDA branded products available

Species: Both

Manufacturer: Not available (source)

Quick Facts

Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.

Species: Both
Manufacturer: Not available
Form: Tablet, Tablet and Chewable Tablet
Identifiers:
ANADA: 200543 ANADA: 200815 NADA: 141232 NDC Package: 11695-7040-1 NDC Package: 11695-7040-2 NDC Package: 11695-7041-1 NDC Package: 11695-7041-2 NDC Package: 17033-431-10 NDC Package: 17033-432-10 NDC Package: 54771-5228-1 NDC Package: 54771-5228-2 NDC Package: 54771-5229-1 NDC Package: 54771-5229-2 NDC Package: 73309-025-01 NDC Package: 73309-025-02 NDC Package: 73309-025-03 NDC Package: 73377-069-01 NDC Package: 73377-069-02 NDC Package: 73377-069-03 NDC Package: 86101-033-71
Source metadata:

Warnings / Contraindications

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian

  • High: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
Source metadata:

Adverse Reactions

Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
20
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (1) · Decreased appetite Neurologic (1) · Tiredness (lethargy) Effectiveness (1) · Lack of efficacy - NOS Other (29) · Polydipsia, Panting, Overdose
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Neurologic 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1

Species coverage: Dog (21) Cat (11)

View detailed reaction table
Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Neurologic Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Digestive Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Source metadata:

Documents

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Owner handouts (0)
  • No owner handouts linked yet.
Official label / PI (0)
  • No official label or package insert links yet.
SPL (3)
  • Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/17507/Cefpodoxime%20Proxetil%20Tablets
  • Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/2217/Cefpodoxime%20Proxetil%20Tablets
  • Simplicef® · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/269/Simplicef%C2%AE
FOI (4)
  • FOI Summary oA 200-815 Approved July 8, 2025.pdf · FOI
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/17208
  • UCM338192.pdf · FOI
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/1230
  • UCM433791.pdf · FOI
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/772
  • ucm118043.pdf · FOI
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/771
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At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Medication catalog: Source Roxee | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA previews: Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
    Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available
Official FDA brands: Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets Simplicef®
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both FDA-labeled species: Dog
Rx/OTC: RX
Form/route: Tablet, Tablet and Chewable Tablet Oral
Applications: ANADA 200-815 • ANADA 200-543 • NADA 141-232
Documents: 4 (FOI: 4) • SPL: 3 Label highlights Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 23 Cat 8 View
Case summaries: 10 (showing 8) View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.

Explore
Related conditions: Abscesses (cat bite abscess)
Linked using: Fda_Label (0.95)

Diagnosis Codes

Diagnosis-code mappings are not available for this medication yet.

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

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Owner-facing counseling points
  • Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Tiredness (lethargy) (1) Polydipsia (1) Panting (1) Otitis externa (1) Not himself/herself (1) Medication error NOS (1) Low alanine aminotransferase (1) Loose stool (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
ANADA: 200543 ANADA: 200815 NADA: 141232 NDC Package: 11695-7040-1 NDC Package: 11695-7040-2 NDC Package: 11695-7041-1 NDC Package: 11695-7041-2 NDC Package: 17033-431-10 NDC Package: 17033-432-10 NDC Package: 54771-5228-1 NDC Package: 54771-5228-2 NDC Package: 54771-5229-1 NDC Package: 54771-5229-2 NDC Package: 73309-025-01 NDC Package: 73309-025-02 NDC Package: 73309-025-03 NDC Package: 73377-069-01 NDC Package: 73377-069-02 NDC Package: 73377-069-03 NDC Package: 86101-033-71 NDC Package: 86101-033-76 NDC Package: 86101-034-71 NDC Package: 86101-034-76 NDC Package: 86136-134-36
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
11695-7040-1 11695 -
11695-7040-2 11695 -
11695-7041-1 11695 -
11695-7041-2 11695 -
17033-431-10 17033 -
17033-432-10 17033 -
54771-5228-1 54771 -
54771-5228-2 54771 -
54771-5229-1 54771 -
54771-5229-2 54771 -
73309-025-01 73309 -
73309-025-02 73309 -
73309-025-03 73309 -
73377-069-01 73377 -
73377-069-02 73377 -
73377-069-03 73377 -
86101-033-71 86101 -
86101-033-76 86101 -
86101-034-71 86101 -
86101-034-76 86101 -

Enriched Documents

Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.

  • FOI Summary oA 200-815 Approved July 8, 2025.pdf • FOI summary • Official • July 31, 2025
    FDA FOI summary for application 200815
  • UCM338192.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 16, 2019
    FDA FOI summary for application 200543
  • ucm118043.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 15, 2019
    FDA FOI summary for application 141232
  • UCM433791.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 15, 2019
    FDA FOI summary for application 141232

Data Sources & Change Log

Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.

Official 7 Clinical 0 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed v… (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Lack of efficacy - NOS, Diarrhoea, Seizure… (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • usage: For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius , Staphylococcus aureus , Streptoc… (Official, 2026-02-12)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product Sponsor Application Status Published
Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets
RX
Cefpodoxime proxetil
Tablet Oral
Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. ANADA 200-815 Approved Jul 31, 2025
Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets
RX
Cefpodoxime proxetil
Tablet Oral
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC ANADA 200-543 Approved Mar 16, 2019
Simplicef®
RX
Cefpodoxime proxetil
Tablet and Chewable Tablet Oral
Zoetis Inc. NADA 141-232 Approved Mar 15, 2019

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)

Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.

Composition / specifications
100 mg and 200 mg
Dogs
Indication

For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, S. aureus, Streptococcus canis (group G, beta-hemolytic), Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Proteus mirabilis.

Dosage

5 to 10 mg per kilogram (2.3 to 4.5 mg per pound) body weight daily for 5 to 7 days, or for 2 to 3 days beyond the cessation of clinical signs, up to a maximum of 28 days.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
100 mg, 200 mg
Label highlights
Indication

For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) in dogs caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus intermedius, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus canis (group G, ß hemolytic), Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Proteus mirabilis

Dosage
5-10 mg/kg (2.3-4.5 mg/lb) body weight once a day for 5-7 days or 2-3 days beyond the cessation of clinical signs, up to a maximum of 28 days. Treatment of acute infections should not be continued for more than 3-4 days if no response to therapy is seen
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Dogs
Indication

For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus canis (group G, ß hemolytic), Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Proteus mirabilis.

Dosage

5 to 10 milligram per kilogram (2.3 to 4.5 milligram per pound) body weight daily for 5 to 7 days, or for 2 to 3 days beyond the cessation of clinical signs, up to a maximum of 28 days.

Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Official Documents (FDA)

Direct links to FDA-hosted PDFs and SPL packages (when available).

Documents
  • Summary

    For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) in dogs caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus canis (group G, β hemolytic), Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Proteus mirabilis.

SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Documents
  • Summary
    For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus intermedius, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus canis (group G, ß hemolytic), Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Proteus mirabilis.
SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Documents
  • Summary
    This supplement provides for the addition of a flavored, chewable tablet.
  • Summary
    For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus intermedius, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus canis (group G, ß hemolytic), Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Proteus mirabilis.
SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Usage

For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius , Staphylococcus aureus , Streptococcus canis (group G, ß hemolytic), Escherichia coli , Pasteurella multocida , and Proteus mirabilis . For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) in dogs caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus intermedius , Staphylococcus aureus , Streptococcus canis (group G, ß hemolytic), Escherichia coli , Pasteurella multocida , and Proteus mirabilis For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius , S. aureus , Streptococcus canis (group G, beta-hemolytic), Escherichia coli , Pasteurella multocida , and Proteus mirabilis .

Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference

Contraindications

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Digestive
Decreased appetite (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Digestive.

Neurologic
Tiredness (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Neurologic.

Effectiveness
Lack of efficacy - NOS (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Effectiveness.

Other
Polydipsia (1) • Dog Panting (1) • Dog Overdose (1) • Cat Otitis NOS (1) • Cat Otitis externa (1) • Dog
Show more (24)
Oral mass (1) • Dog Oral bleeding (1) • Dog Not himself/herself (1) • Dog Medication error NOS (1) • Dog Low alanine aminotransferase (1) • Dog Loose stool (1) • Dog Intestinal disorder NOS (1) • Dog Intentional misuse (1) • Cat Inappropriate urination (1) • Cat Inappropriate elimination NOS (1) • Dog Heart murmur (1) • Dog Eye haemorrhage (1) • Dog Enlarged lymph node (1) • Dog Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (1) • Dog Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) • Dog Dermal thickening (1) • Cat Decreased urine concentration (1) • Cat Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine (1) • Cat Deafness (1) • Dog Bloody stool (1) • Dog Blood loss NOS (1) • Dog Bacterial skin infection NOS (1) • Dog Allergic skin reaction (1) • Cat Abnormal cytology (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Other.

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Dog, Retriever - Golden, Male, 15 year, 41.64 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral • Reactions: Blood loss NOS, Oral mass, Enlarged lymph node, Oral bleeding • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055805
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 15.00 Year
  • Weight: 41.640 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet
Reactions Reported:
Blood loss NOS Oral mass Enlarged lymph node Oral bleeding
Outcomes: Ongoing

Dog, ['Retriever - Golden', 'Terrier - Jack Russell'], Male, 5 year, 26.36 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 150 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 24 per hour • Reactions: Eye haemorrhage, Strabismus, Thrombocytopenia, Low alanine aminotransferase, Prolonged one stage prothrombin time • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-054513
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 5.00 Year
  • Weight: 26.360 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet
  • Dose: 150 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 24 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Eye haemorrhage Strabismus Thrombocytopenia Low alanine aminotransferase Prolonged one stage prothrombin time
Outcomes: Ongoing

Dog, Spaniel (unspecified), Male, 12 year, 16.6 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Unknown • Reactions: Polyuria, Polydipsia, Inappropriate elimination NOS, Bloody stool, Loose stool… • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-053167
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 12.00 Year
  • Weight: 16.600 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
  • Form: Tablet
Reactions Reported:
Polyuria Polydipsia Inappropriate elimination NOS Bloody stool Loose stool Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase Elevated alanine aminotransferase Otitis externa Bacterial skin infection NOS Panting Heart murmur Medication error NOS Urinary tract infection Lack of efficacy - NOS
Outcomes: Ongoing

Dog, Shepherd Dog - German, Male, 8.67 year, 47.45 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Unknown • Reactions: Lack of efficacy - NOS • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055130
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 8.67 Year
  • Weight: 47.450 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
  • Form: Tablet
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy - NOS
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, ['Pointing Dog - German Short-haired', 'Dog (unknown)'], Male, 8 year, 28 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 200 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 24 per hour • Reactions: Deafness, Not himself/herself, Intestinal disorder NOS • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-049611
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 8.00 Year
  • Weight: 28.000 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet
  • Dose: 200 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 24 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Deafness Not himself/herself Intestinal disorder NOS
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 4.75 year, 6.613 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 50 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Tiredness (lethargy), Decreased appetite, Weight loss, Intentional misuse • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-036203
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 4.75 Year
  • Weight: 6.613 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet
  • Dose: 50 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 1 per day
Reactions Reported:
Tiredness (lethargy) Decreased appetite Weight loss Intentional misuse
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Female, 11.8 year, 3.81 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 50 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Intentional misuse, Overdose, Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-026525
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 11.80 Year
  • Weight: 3.810 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet
  • Dose: 50 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 1 per day
Reactions Reported:
Intentional misuse Overdose Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine
Outcomes: Ongoing

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Female, 14 year, 6.6 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 50 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Twitching, Seizure NOS • Outcome: Recovered/Normal

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2023-US-066025
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 14.00 Year
  • Weight: 6.600 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet
  • Dose: 50 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 1 per day
Reactions Reported:
Twitching Seizure NOS
Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

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