Mesalamine Dosing for Dogs and Cats By Weight
Important Information
Veterinary dose has not been established. The usual human dose is 400-500 mg q6-8h PO, and it has been used to extrapolate an animal dose (5-10 mg/kg q8h PO).
No large animal doses have been reported.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 524-525
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 5-10 mg/kg | Every 8 hours |
| Cats | PO | 5-10 mg/kg | Every 8 hours |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| No large animal doses have been reported | |||