Saaz - DS 1000mg Tablet DR

This medication is highly effective in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. It acts as a salicylate and reduces inflammation. It is advised to increase your fluid intake when seeking treatment with this medicine. The dose should be consumed within 8 hours and should not be missed.

This drug can cause dizziness as well as drowsiness in some patients. Thus, it is advised that driving and unsafe activities should be avoided. Also, avoid consuming alcohol as it can make you dizzy.

Side effects of this medication include nausea, headache, gastric problems, vomiting and anorexia. Exercise caution if you have asthma, kidney problems, blood problems, thyroid problems and any allergies.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Ulcerative Colitis

• Crohn's Disease

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Allergy

• Porphyria

• Nausea

• Headache

• Skin Rash

• Loss Of Appetite

• Increased Body Temperature

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The medicine is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Please consult your doctor before consuming the tablet if you are breastfeeding a baby.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

The medication interferes with the production of immune system cells and inhibits TNF or Tumor Necrosis Factor that plays a vital part in the immune response.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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  The medication interacts with methotrexate, digoxin, diclofenac and hypoglycemic agents.

• Ques : What is Saaz ds 1000mg tablet dr?

  Ans : Saaz DS tablet DR is a medication which has sulphasalazine as an active element present in it.

• Ques : What is the use of Saaz ds 1000mg tablet dr?

  Ans : Saaz DS 1000 mg tablet DR is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ulcers in digestive tract, arthritis, intestinal inflammation, bowel inflammation, inflammation in digestive tract and bloating in the digestive tract.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Saaz ds 1000mg tablet dr?

  Ans : Abdominal discomfort, photosensitivity, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, etc are common side effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use saaz ds 1000mg tablet dr before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 month, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use saaz ds 1000mg tablet dr?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact is around 12 to 24 hours.

• Ques : Should I use saaz ds 1000mg tablet dr empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of saaz ds 1000mg tablet dr?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

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