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Balsalazide

Colazal

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Gastrointestinal

Routes

PO

Indications

Chronic colitisIBD

Mechanism of Action

Prodrug cleaved by colonic bacteria to release mesalamine and 4-aminobenzoyl-beta-alanine, delivering anti-inflammatory 5-ASA directly to the colon.

Side effects & warnings

Fewer systemic side effects than oral mesalamine. Monitor renal function. Avoid in salicylate allergy.

Species with Balsalazide dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Weak×1Extrapolated×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Veterinary Gastroenterology Literature Review

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO10–25 mg/kgq8hWeakVeterinary Gastroenterology Literature Review
Cat (Domestic)PO10–20 mg/kgq8-12hExtrapolatedVeterinary Gastroenterology Literature Review

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