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US brand names:Colazal
Balsalazide is dosed at 10–25 mg/kg PO q8h in dogs, per Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use.. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Prodrug cleaved by colonic bacteria to release mesalamine and 4-aminobenzoyl-beta-alanine, delivering anti-inflammatory 5-ASA directly to the colon.
Fewer systemic side effects than oral mesalamine. Monitor renal function. Avoid in salicylate allergy.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 10–25 mg/kg | q8h | Weak | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q8-12h | Extrapolated | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
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