Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Olsalazine is used in dog for Chronic colitis / IBD (colonic). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Olsalazine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dipentum
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–15 mg/kg | q8-12h | Long-term for IBD maintenance; 4-8 week initial trial | Chronic colitis / IBD (colonic) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Dimer of mesalamine cleaved by colonic bacteria to release two molecules of 5-aminosalicylic acid locally, exerting anti-inflammatory effects on colonic mucosa.
Diarrhea may worsen initially (secretory). Avoid in salicylate hypersensitivity. Monitor renal function with long-term use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Olsalazine 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.