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Trilostane

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Evidence

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Last reviewed: February 12, 2026

Updated: February 12, 2026, 7:40 PM UTC

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Trilostane

Trilostane

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile FDA branded products available

Dog Capsule Rx required 100% storefront ready

Species: Dog

Manufacturer: Multiple FDA labelers

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Trilostane

Used to treat hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) in dogs by inhibiting cortisol production. Requires regular monitoring via ACTH stimulation tests and electrolyte checks. Species commonly shown: Dog, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied.

Generic name
Trilostane
Brand names
VETORYL® CAPSULES, Vetoryl, TRILOSTANE, X
Manufacturer
Multiple FDA labelers
Species
Dog, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Dosage forms
Capsule
Prescription
Prescription required
Completeness
100%
Validation
Complete
Brand names
VETORYL® CAPSULES Vetoryl TRILOSTANE X AX Pharmaceutical Corp
Dosage forms
Capsule

Indications / Uses

Used to treat hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) in dogs by inhibiting cortisol production. Requires regular monitoring via ACTH stimulation tests and electrolyte checks.

Administration / How To Give

Oral

Storage

Store at controlled room temperature (25°C / 77°F) with excursions allowed between 15–30°C (59–86°F). Keep capsules in original container, tightly closed, and handle with care.

Warnings / Contraindications

Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches. Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE inhibitors.

  • Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches. Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE inhibitors.

Side Effects

Common side effects include decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy; may lead to an Addisonian crisis if cortisol is overly suppressed.

FAQ

Dog, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied

Yes. Roxee shows this as prescription-only.

Capsule

Store at controlled room temperature (25°C / 77°F) with excursions allowed between 15–30°C (59–86°F). Keep capsules in original container, tightly closed, and handle with care.

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Pet Owner Quick Guide

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Used for:

For the treatment of pituitary-dependent and adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs.

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

  • Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches
  • Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE inhibitors
  • Hearing affected (1 reports)
  • Haematuria (1 reports)
  • Gastrointestinal irritation (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

What to tell or ask your vet today:

  • Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
  • Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
  • How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?
Major cautions & emergency warning signs

Side effects to monitor:

  • Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches
  • Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE inhibitors
  • Hearing affected
  • Haematuria
  • Gastrointestinal irritation

Most reported reactions:

  • Hearing affected (1 reports)
  • Haematuria (1 reports)
  • Gastrointestinal irritation (1 reports)

Emergency warning signs:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.

Quick Facts

Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.

Species: Dog
Manufacturer: Multiple FDA labelers
Form: Capsule
Identifiers:
NADA: 141291 NDC Package: 17033-105-30 NDC Package: 17033-110-30 NDC Package: 17033-111-30 NDC Package: 17033-112-30 NDC Package: 17033-130-30 NDC Package: 17033-160-30 NDC Package: 58597-7038-6 NDC Package: 62157-361-01 NDC Package: 62157-401-01 NDC Package: 62157-556-01 NDC Package: 62157-557-01 NDC Package: 62157-560-01 NDC Package: 62157-596-01 NDC Package: 62157-927-01 NDC Package: 62991-2736-1 NDC Package: 62991-2736-2 NDC Package: 62991-2736-3 NDC Package: 62991-2736-4 NDC Package: 62991-2736-5
Source metadata:

Warnings / Contraindications

Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches. Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE inhibitors.

  • High: Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches. Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE inhibitors.
Source metadata:

Adverse Reactions

Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
21
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (4) · Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Decreased appetite Skin & allergy (1) · Head twitching Behavior (1) · Behavioral disorder (unspecified) Other (26) · Hearing affected, Haematuria, General illness
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Cat 1

Species coverage: Dog (19) Cat (13)

View detailed reaction table
Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Digestive Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Skin & allergy Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Digestive Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Behavior Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Source metadata:

Storage & Handling

Store at controlled room temperature (25°C / 77°F) with excursions allowed between 15–30°C (59–86°F). Keep capsules in original container, tightly closed, and handle with care.

Documents

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Owner handouts

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Official label / PI

1

SPL

21

FOI

2

VETORYL N141291C0048.pdf

Official label / PI · Labeling

VETORYL® CAPSULES

SPL · SPL

FDA Structured Product Label

VETORYL® CAPSULES

Rendered from Roxee's cached FDA SPL package contents for on-page reading. Use Open original for the raw FDA ZIP/XML source.

Sponsor
Dechra, Ltd.
NADA
141-291
Status
RX
Form
Capsule
Route
Oral
Species
Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each capsule contains 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, or 120 mg trilostane.

Dogs

Indication

For the treatment of pituitary-dependent and adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs.

Dosage
The starting dose for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs is 1.0 to 3.0 mg/lb (2.2 to 6.7 mg/kg) once a day based on body weight and capsule size. Capsules should be administered with food.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

TRILOSTANE SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for TRILOSTANE. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Vetoryl SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Vetoryl. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

X SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for X. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for AX Pharmaceutical Corp. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Trilostane SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Trilostane. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for AX Pharmaceutical Corp. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for AX Pharmaceutical Corp. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for AX Pharmaceutical Corp. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

X SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for X. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

TRILOSTANE SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for TRILOSTANE. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

UCM173123.pdf

FOI · FOI

UCM508381.pdf

FOI · FOI

Veterinary reference (advanced)

Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.

At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Storefront facts: Source Roxee | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    The storefront fact projection used for browse cards and quick facts.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA previews: Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
    Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available
Official FDA brands: AX Pharmaceutical Corp TRILOSTANE Trilostane Vetoryl X
Manufacturer mapping: Multiple FDA labelers
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Dog FDA-labeled species: Dog
Rx/OTC: RX
Form/route: Capsule Oral
Applications: NADA 141-291
NDC: Packages 17033-105-30 17033-110-30 17033-111-30 17033-112-30 17033-130-30 17033-160-30 Products 17033 58597 62157 62991 63732 69182
Documents: 3 (FOI: 2) • SPL: 1 Label highlights Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 25 Cat 6 View
Case summaries: 12 (showing 8) View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.

Explore
Linked using: Fda_Label (0.95), Usage_Inferred (0.78), Usage_Inferred (0.78)

Diagnosis Codes
ICD10_CM: E24.9
Cushing syndrome, unspecified

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.

Owner-facing counseling points
  • Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches. Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE inhibitors. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Hearing affected (1) Haematuria (1) Gastrointestinal irritation (1) Enlarged kidney (1) Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (1) Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) Ear infection NOS (1) Drug prescribing error (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
NADA: 141291 NDC Package: 17033-105-30 NDC Package: 17033-110-30 NDC Package: 17033-111-30 NDC Package: 17033-112-30 NDC Package: 17033-130-30 NDC Package: 17033-160-30 NDC Package: 58597-7038-6 NDC Package: 62157-361-01 NDC Package: 62157-401-01 NDC Package: 62157-556-01 NDC Package: 62157-557-01 NDC Package: 62157-560-01 NDC Package: 62157-596-01 NDC Package: 62157-927-01 NDC Package: 62991-2736-1 NDC Package: 62991-2736-2 NDC Package: 62991-2736-3 NDC Package: 62991-2736-4 NDC Package: 62991-2736-5 NDC Package: 63732-2018-4 NDC Package: 63732-2018-5 NDC Package: 63732-2018-6 NDC Package: 63732-2018-7
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
17033-105-30 17033 -
17033-110-30 17033 -
17033-111-30 17033 -
17033-112-30 17033 -
17033-130-30 17033 -
17033-160-30 17033 -
58597-7038-6 58597 -
62157-361-01 62157 -
62157-401-01 62157 -
62157-556-01 62157 -
62157-557-01 62157 -
62157-560-01 62157 -
62157-596-01 62157 -
62157-927-01 62157 -
62991-2736-1 62991 -
62991-2736-2 62991 -
62991-2736-3 62991 -
62991-2736-4 62991 -
62991-2736-5 62991 -
63732-2018-4 63732 -

Enriched Documents

Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.

  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • TRILOSTANE SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Vetoryl SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • X SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Trilostane SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • X SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • TRILOSTANE SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • VETORYL N141291C0048.pdf • Official label • Official • May 20, 2024
    FDA official labeling for application 141291
  • UCM508381.pdf • FOI summary • Official • May 20, 2024
    FDA FOI summary for application 141291
  • UCM173123.pdf • FOI summary • Official • May 20, 2024
    FDA FOI summary for application 141291

Data Sources & Change Log

Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.

Official 58 Clinical 7 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • overdose_info: Overdose can cause acute adrenal insufficiency with signs of collapse, severe weakness, and gastrointestinal upset. Immediate emergency treatment with IV fluid… (Clinical, 2026-04-12)
  • overdose_info: Overdose can cause acute adrenal insufficiency with signs of collapse, severe weakness, and gastrointestinal upset. Immediate emergency treatment with IV fluid… (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • overdose_info: Overdose can cause acute adrenal insufficiency with signs of collapse, severe weakness, and gastrointestinal upset. Immediate emergency treatment with IV fluid… (Clinical, 2026-02-12)
  • side_effects: Common side effects include decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy; may lead to an Addisonian crisis if cortisol is overly suppressed. (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • storage_handling: Store at controlled room temperature (25°C / 77°F) with excursions allowed between 15–30°C (59–86°F). Keep capsules in original container, tightly closed, and … (Clinical, 2026-04-12)
  • storage_handling: Store at controlled room temperature (25°C / 77°F) with excursions allowed between 15–30°C (59–86°F). Keep capsules in original container, tightly closed, and … (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • storage_handling: Store at controlled room temperature (25°C / 77°F) with excursions allowed between 15–30°C (59–86°F). Keep capsules in original container, tightly closed, and … (Clinical, 2026-02-12)
  • contraindications: Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches. Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE … (Official, 2026-04-12)
  • contraindications: Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches. Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE … (Official, 2026-04-11)
  • contraindications: Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches. Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE … (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • indications: For the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenocortical tumor in dogs. (Official, 2026-05-05)
  • indications: For the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenocortical tumor in dogs. (Official, 2026-05-03)
  • indications: For the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenocortical tumor in dogs. (Official, 2026-05-02)
  • indications: For the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenocortical tumor in dogs. (Official, 2026-04-29)
  • indications: For the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenocortical tumor in dogs. (Official, 2026-04-28)
  • indications: For the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenocortical tumor in dogs. (Official, 2026-04-27)
  • indications: For the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenocortical tumor in dogs. (Official, 2026-04-26)
  • indications: For the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenocortical tumor in dogs. (Official, 2026-04-25)
  • indications: For the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenocortical tumor in dogs. (Official, 2026-04-22)
  • manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-05)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 19:40 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-02-12 19:40 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-02-12 19:40 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product Sponsor Application Status Published
VETORYL® CAPSULES
RX
Trilostane
Capsule Oral
Dechra, Ltd. NADA 141-291 Approved May 20, 2024

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)

Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each capsule contains 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, or 120 mg trilostane.
Dogs
Indication

For the treatment of pituitary-dependent and adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs.

Dosage
The starting dose for the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs is 1.0 to 3.0 mg/lb (2.2 to 6.7 mg/kg) once a day based on body weight and capsule size. Capsules should be administered with food.
Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Usage

Used to treat hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) in dogs by inhibiting cortisol production. Requires regular monitoring via ACTH stimulation tests and electrolyte checks.

Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference

Contraindications

Do not use in dogs with acute or serious liver/kidney disease or in pregnant bitches. Avoid use with potassium-sparing diuretics and exercise caution with ACE inhibitors.

Side Effects

Common side effects include decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy; may lead to an Addisonian crisis if cortisol is overly suppressed.

Source: FDA openFDA • Reference

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Digestive
Loss of appetite (1) • Dog Diarrhea (1) • Dog Decreased appetite (1) • Cat Appetite loss (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Digestive.

Skin & allergy
Head twitching (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Skin & allergy.

Behavior
Behavioral disorder (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Behavior.

Other
Hearing affected (1) • Dog Haematuria (1) • Cat General illness (1) • Dog Gastrointestinal irritation (1) • Dog Error occurred in home (1) • Cat
Show more (21)
Enlarged kidney (1) • Cat Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (1) • Dog Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) • Dog Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) • Dog Ear infection NOS (1) • Dog Drug prescribing error (1) • Cat Dilated renal pelvis (1) • Cat Diabetes mellitus (1) • Cat Dermal mass (1) • Dog Death by euthanasia (1) • Cat Death (1) • Dog Collapse NOS (1) • Dog Cataract (1) • Dog Blood in urine (1) • Dog Barking (1) • Dog Azotaemia (1) • Cat Anisocoria (1) • Cat Accidental exposure (1) • Cat Abnormal ultrasound finding (1) • Cat Abnormal movement NOS (1) • Dog Abnormal adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Other.

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Dog, Terrier - Boston, Male, 10 year, 16.14 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Dose: 20 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Skin disorders NOS • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075125
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 10.00 Year
  • Weight: 16.140 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Capsule
  • Dose: 20 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 12 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Skin disorders NOS
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier, Male, 14 year, 12.1 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Dose: 5 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Ear infection NOS, Polyp, Decreased appetite • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075124
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 14.00 Year
  • Weight: 12.100 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Capsule
  • Dose: 5 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 12 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Ear infection NOS Polyp Decreased appetite
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Spaniel (unspecified), Female, 8.6 year, 13 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Dose: 5 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Diabetes mellitus, Hyperglycaemia, Cataract • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075123
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 8.60 Year
  • Weight: 13.000 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Capsule
  • Dose: 5 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 12 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Diabetes mellitus Hyperglycaemia Cataract
Outcomes: Ongoing

Dog, ['Dachshund - Standard Long-haired', 'Dog (unknown)'], Female, 11 year, 9 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Dose: 15 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 24 per hour • Reactions: Hyperglycaemia • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075122
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 11.00 Year
  • Weight: 9.000 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Capsule
  • Dose: 15 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 24 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Hyperglycaemia
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, ['Terrier - Silky', 'Dog (unknown)'], Male, 13.5 year, 6.078 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Dose: 10 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Diarrhea, Polyuria, Hyperglycaemia, Elevated blood urea nitrogen, Hyperkalaemia… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075121
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 13.50 Year
  • Weight: 6.078 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Capsule
  • Dose: 10 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 12 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Diarrhea Polyuria Hyperglycaemia Elevated blood urea nitrogen Hyperkalaemia Low sodium-potassium ratio
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Greyhound, Male, 11 year, 30.9 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Dose: 20 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 24 per hour • Reactions: Decreased appetite, Lack of efficacy - NOS • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075120
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 11.00 Year
  • Weight: 30.900 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Capsule
  • Dose: 20 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 24 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Decreased appetite Lack of efficacy - NOS
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Greyhound - Italian, Female, 9 year, 5.18 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Dose: 30 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 24 per hour • Reactions: Weight loss, Inappetence • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075119
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 9.00 Year
  • Weight: 5.180 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Capsule
  • Dose: 30 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 24 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Weight loss Inappetence
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, ['Maltese', 'Poodle - Miniature'], Female, 13 year, 4.75 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Capsule, Oral, Dose: 10 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 24 per hour • Reactions: Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, Seizure NOS, Hypocortisolaemia, Abnormal adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test, Syncope… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074687
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 13.00 Year
  • Weight: 4.750 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Capsule
  • Dose: 10 Milligram per animal
  • Frequency: 24 per hour
Reactions Reported:
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase Seizure NOS Hypocortisolaemia Abnormal adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test Syncope Barking Lying down
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Overdose Information

Overdose can cause acute adrenal insufficiency with signs of collapse, severe weakness, and gastrointestinal upset. Immediate emergency treatment with IV fluids and corticosteroids is required.

Storage & Handling

Store at controlled room temperature (25°C / 77°F) with excursions allowed between 15–30°C (59–86°F). Keep capsules in original container, tightly closed, and handle with care.

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