Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Sucralfate Suspension is used in dog for GI ulceration/Esophagitis. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sucralfate Suspension in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Carafate Suspension
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40–80 mg/kg | q8-12h on empty stomach | 4-8 weeks for ulcer healing; give 30-60 min before meals and other medications | GI ulceration/Esophagitis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Aluminum sucrose sulfate complex that polymerizes at pH <4, forming a viscous gel that adheres to ulcer craters, protecting from acid and pepsin while stimulating prostaglandin and bicarbonate secretion.
Give on empty stomach (30-60 min before meals). Separates from other drug dosing by 2 hours (binds many medications). Liquid form better for small animals. Constipation possible.
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? Sucralfate Suspension 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.