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Orbiflox/Momet/Posaco Eardrops

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Orbiflox/Momet/Posaco Eardrops

Orbiflox/Momet/Posaco Eardrops

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

Both Topical Suspension Rx required 100% reference complete

Species: Both

Manufacturer: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

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Orbiflox/Momet/Posaco Eardrops

POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis ). Species commonly shown: Both, Dog.

Generic name
Orbiflox/Momet/Posaco Eardrops
Brand names
Posatex® Otic Suspension, Posatex
Manufacturer
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Species
Both, Dog
Dosage forms
Topical Suspension
Prescription
Prescription required
Completeness
100%
Validation
Complete
Brand names
Posatex® Otic Suspension Posatex
Dosage forms
Topical Suspension

Indications / Uses

POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa , and Enterococcus faecalis ).

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.

Side Effects

Top reported reactions (openFDA): Deafness, Partial deafness, Drug administration duration too long, Underdose, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Overdose.

FAQ

Both, Dog

Yes. Roxee shows this as prescription-only.

Topical Suspension

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Used for:

POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aerug...

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

  • wobbly/unsteady walking (1 reports)
  • Injection site pain (1 reports)
  • Injection site oedema (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.

Regulatory restrictions are shown in Vet View.

What to tell or ask your vet today:

  • Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
  • Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
  • How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?

Next actions

Research brief

Medication Research Insights

A source-aware map of what to know, what is uncertain, and what to verify with your veterinarian.

Source Backed Signals

What to know

Evidence-backed context Limited

Roxee has limited cited overview evidence for Orbiflox/Momet/Posaco Eardrops; use the official documents and your veterinarian's instructions for product-specific decisions.

Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072652
Safety signal coverage Reported signals

32 tracked reaction signals; 32 reported cases; 28 serious reports; 2 species groups. These are reporting and label-derived signals for interpretation with a veterinarian.

Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072652
Interpretation guardrail Not causation

Adverse-event reports help form a watch list, but they do not prove the medication caused the reaction and they are not a risk ranking between medications.

Evidence tension

Stronger signal Label / review

Official labels, package inserts, and reviewed summaries carry more weight than isolated reports.

Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072652
Weaker signal Reported data

Case reports and openFDA terms are useful for pattern awareness, but they are incomplete, can include multiple exposures, and do not estimate an individual pet's probability of harm.

Reaction signal map

Most reported reactions Top terms

Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1 reports), Injection site pain (1 reports), Injection site oedema (1 reports), Injection site mass NOS (1 reports), Injection site inflammation (1 reports)

Body systems represented Signal grouping

Digestive (1), Skin & allergy (1), Neurologic (1), Behavior (1)

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Species and breed lens

Species represented in reports Species lens

Dog (21 reports), Cat (11 reports)

Breed metadata in reports Metadata only

Domestic Shorthair (3), Persian (1), ['Retriever - Labrador', 'Dog (unknown)'] (1). These are report metadata, not proof that a breed is at higher risk.

What your vet may verify

Fit for this patient Vet check

Verify whether Orbiflox/Momet/Posaco Eardrops fits the pet's species, current diagnosis, age, weight, organ status, pregnancy/lactation status, and concurrent medications.

Evidence limitations Evidence review

Separate label-backed warnings from adverse-event reports and owner observations before changing the plan.

What to watch next

Watch list Owner-safe

wobbly/unsteady walking, Injection site pain, Injection site oedema

Call sooner if Escalation

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

Bottom line: Use this Orbiflox/Momet/Posaco Eardrops brief as a structured watch list and source map, not as a reason to start, stop, or change treatment without your veterinarian.
Vet source depth
  1. openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072652 · adverse_reaction · adverse reactions
  2. Contraindication source · fda_animal_drugs · warnings contraindications
  3. FDA application profile · official_label · quick facts
  4. Medication usage source · fda_animal_drugs · quick facts
  5. FOI · document · documents
  6. SPL · document · documents
  7. Structured Product Label · document · documents

Evidence

Review status / Updated / Sources

Review status: Clinical reviewer not listed

Updated: April 22, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC

Sources:
Safety & side effects

Side effects to monitor:

  • wobbly/unsteady walking
  • Injection site pain
  • Injection site oedema

Most reported reactions:

  • Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1 reports)
  • Injection site pain (1 reports)
  • Injection site oedema (1 reports)
Explore reported case details

Emergency warning signs:

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

Vet Fast Scan

Source-backed clinical checkpoints for quick review.

FDA-labeled species
Dog
Indication / use
POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria (coagulase …
Form / route / dose
Form: Topical Suspension
Route: Otic
Confirm product label and patient-specific plan.
Warnings
  • High: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Adverse-event caveat
openFDA adverse-event cases are reported signals. They are not verified, do not prove causation, and do not estimate a pet's individual risk.

Quick Facts

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

Species: Both
Manufacturer: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Form: Topical Suspension
Identifiers:
NADA: 141266 NDC Package: 0061-0089-01 NDC Package: 0061-0089-02 NDC Package: 0061-0089-03 NDC Product: 0061
Source metadata:

Warnings / Contraindications

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.
Source metadata:

Adverse Reactions

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

Reported case explorer

Filter stored openFDA reports by pet and report attributes. Counts describe reports in this data set, not risk.

Clear filters
openFDA adverse-event cases are reported signals. They are not verified, do not prove causation, and do not estimate a pet's individual risk.
Stored reports
5
Matching reports
5
Active filters
1
Selected filters
Body system: Other Clear
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Showing up to 50 matching reports.

USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075165

Received 2025-12-29 · MSK · MSK

Serious
Species
Cat
Breed
Persian
Size / weight
Under 10 lb (4.4 Kilogram)
Age
8+ years (12.5 Year)
Sex
Male Neutered
Region
USA
Reactions
Intentional misuseLack of efficacy - NOSDeath by euthanasiaGait abnormalityLumbar pain
Body systems
OtherEffectiveness
Outcomes
Euthanized

USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072652

Received 2025-12-08 · MSK · MSK

Serious
Species
Dog
Breed
['Retriever - Labrador', 'Dog (unknown)']
Age
8+ years (11 Year)
Sex
Female Unknown
Region
USA
Reactions
VocalisationInjection site painIncreased skin sensitivityInjection site inflammationInjection site reddeningLeucocytosis NOSNeutrophiliaMonocytosisEosinopeniaThrombocytosisHyperkalaemiaLow sodium-potassium ratio (Na:K ratio)Elevated creatine-kinase (CK)Low thyroxine (T4)Abnormal cytologyPanniculitisAbnormal radiograph findingSleep disturbance NOSNecrotic woundInjection site oedemaInjection site haemorrhageDehiscenceBacterial skin infection NOSInjection site mass NOS
Body systems
Other
Outcomes
Ongoing

USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072145

Received 2025-12-03 · MSK · MSK

Serious
Species
Cat
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Size / weight
10-24 lb (5.897 Kilogram)
Age
4-7 years (5 Year)
Sex
Male Neutered
Region
USA
Reactions
Weight lossDecreased appetiteVomiting
Body systems
OtherDigestive
Outcomes
Ongoing

USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-069698

Received 2025-11-18 · MSK · MSK

Non-serious
Species
Cat
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Size / weight
Under 10 lb (3.83 Kilogram)
Age
8+ years (9 Year)
Sex
Female Neutered
Region
USA
Reactions
Not eatingLess socialReluctant to moveHidingNot drinking
Body systems
Other
Outcomes
Recovered/Normal

USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-063054

Received 2025-10-16 · MSK · MSK

Non-serious
Species
Cat
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Size / weight
Under 10 lb (2.54 Kilogram)
Age
8+ years (1 Year)
Sex
Female Unknown
Region
USA
Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOSNon-regenerative anaemia
Body systems
EffectivenessOther
Outcomes
Ongoing

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
28
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (1) · Decreased appetite Skin & allergy (1) · Application site hair loss Neurologic (1) · Unsteady walking (ataxia) Behavior (1) · Behavioral disorder (unspecified) Other (28) · Injection site pain, Injection site oedema, Injection site mass NOS
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 Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Behavior Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Skin & allergy Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Source metadata:

Source Documents

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Use original documents to confirm product-specific warnings, ingredients, and handling details with your veterinarian.

Full source previews and metadata remain in the veterinary/professional layer.

Owner handouts

0
No owner handouts linked yet.

Official label / PI

0
No official label or package insert links yet.

SPL

2

FOI

1

Posatex® Otic Suspension

SPL · SPL

FDA Structured Product Label

Posatex® Otic Suspension

Rendered from Roxee's cached FDA SPL package contents for on-page reading. Use Open original for the raw FDA ZIP/XML source.

Sponsor
Intervet, Inc.
NADA
141-266
Status
RX
Form
Topical Suspension
Route
Otic
Species
Dog
Composition / specifications
Each gram of POSATEX Otic Suspension contains 10 mg orbifloxacin; mometasone furoate monohydrate equivalent to 1 mg mometasone furoate; and 1 mg posaconazole in a mineral oil based system containing a plasticized hydrocarbon gel.

Dogs

Indication
POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis).
Dosage
For dogs weighing less than 30 lbs. instill 4 drops of POSATEX Otic Suspension once daily into the ear canal. For dogs weighing 30 lbs. or more, instill 8 drops once daily into the ear canal. Therapy should continue for 7 consecutive days. Four drops of POSATEX Otic Suspension delivers approximately 1.0 mg of orbifloxacin, 0.1 mg of mometasone furoate monohydrate, and 0.1 mg of posaconazole.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Posatex SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Posatex. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

UCM256757.pdf

FOI · FOI

Veterinary reference (advanced)

Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.

At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Reference facts: Source Roxee | Refreshed Jun 22, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC
    The reference fact projection used for browse cards and quick facts.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed Jun 22, 2026, 10:41 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 Jun 22, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Jun 22, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Jun 22, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available
Official FDA brands: Posatex
Manufacturer mapping: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both FDA-labeled species: Dog
Rx/OTC: RX
Form/route: Topical Suspension Otic
Applications: NADA 141-266
NDC: Packages 0061-0089-01 0061-0089-02 0061-0089-03 Products 0061
Documents: 1 (FOI: 1) • SPL: 1 Label highlights Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 24 Cat 14 View
Case summaries: 5 (showing 5) View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.

Explore
Related conditions: Otitis Externa (Ear Infection)
Linked using: Fda_Label (0.95)

Diagnosis Codes
ICD10_CM: H60.90
Otitis externa, unspecified ear

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.

Owner-facing counseling points
  • Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1) Injection site pain (1) Injection site oedema (1) Injection site mass NOS (1) Injection site inflammation (1) Injection site haemorrhage (1) Increased skin sensitivity (1) Hyperkalaemia (1)

Identifiers & Packages

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

Identifiers
NADA: 141266 NDC Package: 0061-0089-01 NDC Package: 0061-0089-02 NDC Package: 0061-0089-03 NDC Product: 0061
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
0061-0089-01 0061 -
0061-0089-02 0061 -
0061-0089-03 0061 -

Enriched Documents

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

  • Posatex SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • UCM256757.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 23, 2020
    FDA FOI summary for application 141266

Data Sources & Change Log

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

Official 120 Clinical 2 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Deafness, Partial deafness, Drug administration duration too long, Underdose, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Overdose. (Clinical, 2026-04-15)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Deafness, Partial deafness, Drug administration duration too long, Underdose, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Overdose. (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Official, 2026-04-22)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-22)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-22)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-21)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-20)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-13)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-12)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-12)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-11)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-11)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-10)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-09)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-08)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-07)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-06)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-05)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-04)
  • indications: POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and ba… (Official, 2026-06-03)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-22 10:07 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-22 10:07 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-22 10:07 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-15 10:04 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects 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
Posatex® Otic Suspension
RX
Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate Orbifloxacin posaconazole
Topical Suspension Otic
Intervet, Inc. NADA 141-266 Approved Mar 23, 2020

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.

Species: Dog
Composition / specifications
Each gram of POSATEX Otic Suspension contains 10 mg orbifloxacin; mometasone furoate monohydrate equivalent to 1 mg mometasone furoate; and 1 mg posaconazole in a mineral oil based system containing a plasticized hydrocarbon gel.
Dogs
Indication
POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis).
Dosage
For dogs weighing less than 30 lbs. instill 4 drops of POSATEX Otic Suspension once daily into the ear canal. For dogs weighing 30 lbs. or more, instill 8 drops once daily into the ear canal. Therapy should continue for 7 consecutive days. Four drops of POSATEX Otic Suspension delivers approximately 1.0 mg of orbifloxacin, 0.1 mg of mometasone furoate monohydrate, and 0.1 mg of posaconazole.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Usage

POSATEX Otic Suspension is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains of yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa , and Enterococcus faecalis ).

Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference

Contraindications

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.

Skin & allergy
Application site hair loss (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Skin & allergy.

Neurologic
Unsteady walking (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Neurologic.

Behavior
Behavioral disorder (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Behavior.

Other
Injection site pain (1) • Dog Injection site oedema (1) • Dog Injection site mass NOS (1) • Dog Injection site inflammation (1) • Dog Injection site haemorrhage (1) • Dog
Show more (23)
Increased skin sensitivity (1) • Dog Hyperkalaemia (1) • Dog Hiding (1) • Cat Gastric ulceration NOS (1) • Dog Gait abnormality (1) • Cat Eosinopenia (1) • Dog Elevated creatine-kinase (1) • Dog Drug administration duration too long (1) • Dog Dehiscence (1) • Dog Death by euthanasia (1) • Cat Death (1) • Dog Deafness (1) • Dog Cardiac murmur (1) • Cat Bone marrow disorder NOS (1) • Dog Blood loss NOS (1) • Cat Bacterial skin infection NOS (1) • Dog Azotaemia (1) • Cat Application site pustule (1) • Cat Appearance, Abnormal (1) • Cat Adrenal gland disorder NOS (1) • Dog Administration error NOS (1) • Dog Abnormal radiograph finding (1) • Dog Abnormal cytology (1) • Dog

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.

Cat, Persian, Male, 12.5 year, 4.4 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Liquid, Oral • Reactions: Intentional misuse, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Death by euthanasia, Gait abnormality, Lumbar pain • Outcome: Euthanized

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075165
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 12.50 Year
  • Weight: 4.400 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Liquid
Reactions Reported:
Intentional misuse Lack of efficacy - NOS Death by euthanasia Gait abnormality Lumbar pain
Outcomes: Euthanized

Dog, ['Retriever - Labrador', 'Dog (unknown)'], Female, 11 year • Drug: MSK, Liquid, Oral • Reactions: Vocalisation, Injection site pain, Increased skin sensitivity, Injection site inflammation, Injection site reddening… • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072652
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 11.00 Year
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Liquid
Reactions Reported:
Vocalisation Injection site pain Increased skin sensitivity Injection site inflammation Injection site reddening Leucocytosis NOS Neutrophilia Monocytosis Eosinopenia Thrombocytosis Hyperkalaemia Low sodium-potassium ratio Elevated creatine-kinase Low thyroxine Abnormal cytology Panniculitis Abnormal radiograph finding Sleep disturbance NOS Necrotic wound Injection site oedema Injection site haemorrhage Dehiscence Bacterial skin infection NOS Injection site mass NOS
Outcomes: Ongoing

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 5 year, 5.897 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Ophthalmic • Reactions: Weight loss, Decreased appetite, Vomiting • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072145
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 5.00 Year
  • Weight: 5.897 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Ophthalmic
Reactions Reported:
Weight loss Decreased appetite Vomiting
Outcomes: Ongoing

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Female, 9 year, 3.83 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Not eating, Less social, Reluctant to move, Hiding, Not drinking • Outcome: Recovered/Normal

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-069698
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 9.00 Year
  • Weight: 3.830 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
Reactions Reported:
Not eating Less social Reluctant to move Hiding Not drinking
Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Female, 10 year, 2.54 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Lack of efficacy - NOS, Non-regenerative anaemia • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-063054
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 10.00 Year
  • Weight: 2.540 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
  • Form: Unassigned
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy - NOS Non-regenerative anaemia
Outcomes: Ongoing

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

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