Budesonide Oral for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Budesonide Oral is used in cat for Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Budesonide Oral in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Entocort EC, Ortikos
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg per cat | q24h | 4-8 weeks, then taper | Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 3 mg total (PO).
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Mechanism of action
Potent glucocorticoid with high first-pass hepatic metabolism, providing topical anti-inflammatory effect on GI mucosa with reduced systemic bioavailability.
Side effects & warnings
Fewer systemic corticosteroid effects than prednisone but not zero. Used for IBD in dogs and cats. Monitor for adrenal suppression with prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with cat dosing
Budesonide Oral dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Budesonide Oral pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.