TABLE 09: Cathartic and Laxative DrugsClose this PagePrint This Page
DrugDosage
Castor oilDogs: 5-25 mL, PO Foals: 25-50 mL, PO
BisacodylDogs: 5-20 mg, PO, sid- bid Cats: 2.5-5.0 mg, PO, sid- bid
Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts)Dogs: 5-25 g, PO Cats: 2-5 g, PO Horses: 30-100 g, PO
Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)Dogs: 5-10 mL, PO Cats: 2-6 mL, PO Horses: 1-4 L, PO
LactuloseDogs: 5-15 mL, PO, tid Cats: 2-3 mL, PO, tid
Docusate sodium, docusate calcium, docusate potassiumDogs and cats: 2 mg/kg, PO, sid Horses: 10-20 mg/kg in 2 L water, PO, every other day