Balsalazide for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Balsalazide is used in dog for Chronic colitis / IBD. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Balsalazide in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Colazal
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–25 mg/kg | q8h | Long-term; 6-8 week trial minimum | Chronic colitis / IBD | Weak | Veterinary Gastroenterology Literature Review |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with dog dosing
Balsalazide dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Balsalazide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.