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Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride

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Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride

Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Generic profile No FDA branded products linked

Species: Both

Manufacturer: MSK

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Species: Both
Manufacturer: MSK
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Adverse Reactions

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
32
Species represented
2
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Cases Species Serious cases
2 Cat, Dog 2
2 Cat, Dog 2
1 Cat 1
1 Cat 1
1 Dog 1
1 Dog 1
1 Dog 1
1 Cat 1

Species coverage: Cat (18) Dog (14)

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Reaction Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
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At a Glance

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Data freshness
  • Medication catalog: Source PetWisePlus | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • No FDA branded products linked
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Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 56 Cat 8 View
Case summaries: 10 (showing 8) View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.

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Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

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Top reaction signals
Abdominal pain (1) Abnormal breathing (1) Abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) (1) Abnormal posture NOS (1) Abnormal radiograph finding (1) Abnormal red blood cell (1) Abnormal stool colouration (1) Abnormal stool colouration (1) Abnormal ultrasound finding (1) Abnormal ultrasound finding (1) Accidental exposure (1) Acid-base disorder (1) Acidic urine (1) Acute renal failure (1) Adrenal gland disorder NOS (1) Anaemia NOS (1)

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Official 1 Clinical 0 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Pain NOS, Death by euthanasia, Injection site pain, Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Hyperthermia, Vomiting. (Official, 2026-02-12)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

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Usage

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  • Catalog species: Both
  • Safety reports available: 10 openFDA case summaries (view)

Contraindications

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Side Effects

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openFDA reaction signals are available for Dog 56 and Cat 8 (view top reported reactions).

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

Aggregated reaction terms from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Dog
Digestive
Vomiting (7) Appetite loss (1) Appetite loss (1) Appetite loss (1) Appetite loss (1) Appetite loss (1) Appetite loss (1) Diarrhea (1) Diarrhea (1) Diarrhea (1) Diarrhea (1) Diarrhea (1) Diarrhea (1)
Neurologic
Tiredness (lethargy) (1) Tiredness (lethargy) (1) Tiredness (lethargy) (1) Tiredness (lethargy) (1) Tiredness (lethargy) (1) Tiredness (lethargy) (1)
Other
Pain NOS (11) Death by euthanasia (9) Injection site pain (8) Elevated alanine aminotransferase (7) Hyperthermia (7) Leucocytosis NOS (6) Haemolysis NOS (5) Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (1) Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (1) Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (1) Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (1) Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (1) Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (1) Gastrointestinal irritation (1) Gastrointestinal irritation (1) Gastrointestinal irritation (1) Gastrointestinal irritation (1) Gastrointestinal irritation (1) Gastrointestinal irritation (1) Hyperkalaemia (1) Hyperkalaemia (1) Hyperkalaemia (1) Hyperkalaemia (1) Hyperkalaemia (1) Hyperkalaemia (1)
Cat
Neurologic
Tiredness (lethargy) (3)
Behavior
Behavioral disorder (unspecified) (3)
Other
Tachycardia (3) Abnormal ultrasound finding (2) Accidental exposure (2) Acidosis (2) Cardiorespiratory arrest (2) Death (2)

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, ['Pug', 'Crossbred Canine/dog'], Female, 14 year, 10 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Subcutaneous • Reactions: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Elevated blood urea nitrogen, Appetite loss, Hyperkalaemia… • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055954
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 14.00 Year
  • Weight: 10.000 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Subcutaneous
  • Form: Solution
Reactions Reported:
Diarrhea Vomiting Elevated blood urea nitrogen Appetite loss Hyperkalaemia Elevated alanine aminotransferase Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase Thrombocytosis Lymphopenia Gastrointestinal irritation Tremors Tiredness (lethargy) Not himself/herself
Outcomes: Ongoing

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 4.8 year, 6.7 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Subcutaneous, Dose: 150 mL per animal • Reactions: Vomiting, Decreased activity, Not eating, Accidental exposure, Blood in vomit… • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-052301
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 4.80 Year
  • Weight: 6.700 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Subcutaneous
  • Form: Solution
  • Dose: 150 mL per animal
Reactions Reported:
Vomiting Decreased activity Not eating Accidental exposure Blood in vomit Distress Hiding Tiredness (lethargy) Quiet Decreased appetite Greasy skin Elevated creatinine Renal disorder NOS Gastrointestinal irritation Salivary staining Excessive chewing, licking and/or grooming Nausea Weight loss Behavioral disorder (unspecified) Trauma NOS Eosinophilia Sneezing Proteinuria Haematuria Hyposthenuria
Outcomes: Ongoing

Cat, Himalayan, Male, 11 year, 4.09 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Subcutaneous • Reactions: Malaise, Low tear flow, Uveitis, Eye disorder NOS, Accidental exposure… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-043404
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 11.00 Year
  • Weight: 4.090 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Subcutaneous
  • Form: Solution
Reactions Reported:
Malaise Low tear flow Uveitis Eye disorder NOS Accidental exposure Conjunctival haemorrhage
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Retriever - Labrador, Male, 8 year, 42.3 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Intravenous • Reactions: Tiredness (lethargy), Not eating, Increased drinking, Shaking, Diarrhea… • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-020233
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 8.00 Year
  • Weight: 42.300 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Intravenous
  • Form: Solution
Reactions Reported:
Tiredness (lethargy) Not eating Increased drinking Shaking Diarrhea Elevated total bilirubin Elevated liver enzymes NOS Glucosuria Not himself/herself Thrombocytopenia Leucocytosis NOS Lymphocytosis Neutrophilia Splenitis Abdominal pain Loose stool Vomiting Adrenal gland disorder NOS Gall bladder & bile duct disorder NOS Hepatitis Hepatopathy Icterus Yellow mucous membranes Disorientation Pain NOS Weight loss Abnormal posture NOS Acute renal failure Dry mucous membrane Other abnormal test result NOS Disorder of red blood cell NOS Nausea Tracheal and laryngeal disorder NOS Prolonged capillary refill time Liver disorder NOS Hyperglycaemia Urine abnormalities NOS Proteinuria Discoloured urine Haematuria Tense abdomen Abnormal stool colouration Fluid in abdomen NOS Crystalluria Ecchymosis Elevated alanine aminotransferase Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase Lipoma Abnormal ultrasound finding Haemolysis NOS Bilirubinuria Prolonged activated partial thrombin time Elevated amylase Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase Hypokalaemia Monocytosis Weight fluctuation Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine Increased urine volume Wobbliness Mass NOS Elevated mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration
Outcomes: Ongoing

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 6 month, 4.2 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Intravenous • Reactions: Hyperactivity, Retching, Abnormal breathing, Open mouth breathing, Heavy breathing… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-034936
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 6.00 Month
  • Weight: 4.200 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Intravenous
  • Form: Solution
Reactions Reported:
Hyperactivity Retching Abnormal breathing Open mouth breathing Heavy breathing Upper respiratory sounds Crackles on auscultation Tachypnoea Tachycardia Tracheitis Abnormal radiograph finding Atelectasis Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase Hyperphosphataemia Low creatinine Generalised congestion NOS Stertor Respiratory distress Laboured breathing Cough Wheezing Asphyxia
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Bulldog - French, Male, 2.5 year, 12.5 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Intravenous • Reactions: Seizure NOS, Shaking, Stumbling gait, Trembling, Urinary incontinence… • Outcome: Euthanized

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-011640
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 2.50 Year
  • Weight: 12.500 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Intravenous
  • Form: Solution
Reactions Reported:
Seizure NOS Shaking Stumbling gait Trembling Urinary incontinence Horizontal nystagmus Head tilt - neurological disorder Walking difficulty Appetite loss Decreased drinking Leucocytosis NOS Neutrophilia Elevated mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration Low blood urea nitrogen Hyperglycaemia Hypokalaemia Fever Tachycardia Weight loss Depression Regurgitation Food refusal Eye disorder NOS Ocular discharge Corneal ulcer Blepharospasm Conjunctival reddening Ear discharge Upper respiratory sounds Quiet Rotatory nystagmus Facial paralysis Sensation loss Abnormal posture NOS Cervical pain Trouble breathing (dyspnea) Paraparesis Unable to walk Clenched jaw Retching Gagging Reluctant to move Hypothermia Bradycardia Obtunded Dehydration Weak pulse Hypotension Sternoabdominal recumbency Dullness Motor dysfunction NOS Death by euthanasia Hind limb paralysis
Outcomes: Euthanized

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 14 year, 6.5 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Intravenous • Reactions: Not eating, Tiredness (lethargy), Abnormal red blood cell, White blood cell disorder NOS, Renal disorder NOS… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-002590
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 14.00 Year
  • Weight: 6.500 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Intravenous
  • Form: Solution
Reactions Reported:
Not eating Tiredness (lethargy) Abnormal red blood cell White blood cell disorder NOS Renal disorder NOS Hepatic disorder NOS Other abnormal test result NOS Distress Vomiting Gait abnormality Unwell Behavioral disorder (unspecified) Reduced food intake Hiding Foaming at the mouth Drooling Not urinating Not defecating Weight loss Tachycardia Tachypnoea Prolonged capillary refill time Congested mucous membrane Dry mucous membrane Oral mass Heart murmur Muscle wasting Lymphopenia Eosinopenia Elevated blood urea nitrogen Elevated creatinine Hyperphosphataemia Hyperproteinaemia Hyperglycaemia Reduced globulins Hyperchloraemia Elevated total bilirubin Hypernatremia Acidic urine Urine abnormalities NOS Acid-base disorder Hypokalaemia Hypocalcaemia Decreased haematocrit Azotaemia Gastroenteritis Restlessness Abnormal stool colouration Decreased drinking Arched back Bumps on skin Weight gain Dental calculus Gingivitis Decreased packed cell volume Leucocytosis NOS Monocytosis Neutrophilia Anaemia NOS Elevated globulins Elevated symmetrical dimethylarginine Hypertension Abnormal ultrasound finding Liver nodules Cyst NOS Intestinal disorder NOS Decreased haemoglobin Elevated mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration Decreased red blood cell count Hypothermia
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Female, 15 year, 3.21 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Subcutaneous, Dose: 100 mL per animal, Frequency: 24 per hour • Reactions: Urinary tract infection, Cystitis • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2024-US-065864
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 15.00 Year
  • Weight: 3.210 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Subcutaneous
  • Form: Solution
  • Dose: 100 mL per animal
  • Frequency: 24 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Urinary tract infection Cystitis
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

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

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