Doses - SUCRALFATE

Dogs:

a) Large dogs: 1 gram (1 tablet) PO q8h
Small dogs: 0.5 gram (1/2 tablet) PO q8h (Papich 1989)
b) 0.5 - 1 gram PO q8-12h (Matz 1995)
c) Dogs weighing < 20 kg: 0.5 gram PO tid-qid
Dogs weighing > 20 kg: 1 gram PO tid-qid (Morgan 1988)

Cats:

a) 1/4 - 1/2 tablet q8-12h (Papich 1989)
b) 0.25 gram PO q8-12h (Matz 1995)

Horses:

a) Foals: 1 - 2 grams PO qid (Clark and Becht 1987)
b) 2 mg/kg PO tid (Robinson 1987)

Reptiles:

a) For GI irritation in most species: 500 - 1, 000 mg/kg PO q6-8h (Gauvin 1993)
Monitoring Parameters -
1) Clinical efficacy (dependent on reason for use); monitored by decrease in symptomatology, endoscopic examination, blood in feces, etc.
Client Information - To maximize the benefit of this medication, it must be administered asprescribed by the veterinarian; symptoms may reoccur if dosages are missed. Unless otherwiseinstructed, give this medication on an empty stomach (1 hour before feeding or 2 hours after) and atbedtime.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products: None

Human-Approved Products:

Sucralfate 1 gram tablets (scored); Carafate® (Hoechst Marion Roussel); Generic. (Rx)
Sucralfate Suspension: 1 g/10 ml in 420 ml; Carafate® (Hoechst Marion Roussel) (Rx)