Aminosalicylic acid

Aminosalicylic acid is used in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis. The treatment for active tuberculosis may last for up to 6 months, or maybe even longer. It requires the usage of this medicine in combination with other medications. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria, and ultimately killing them. This is an antibacterial antibiotic, and hence will not work in cases of infections caused due to other agents. Unnecessary use may lead to eventual ineffectiveness of the medicine. This medicine is administered orally, and is available in the form of granules.

Most people experience little or no adverse effects on taking this medicine. Side effects include nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting. However, please inform your doctor if you notice black or bloody stools, or vomit that contains blood. In rare cases, Aminosalicylic acid may cause liver damage. Stop taking this medicine if you observe dark urine, rashes followed by fever, persistent nausea or vomiting, yellowing of eyes, or any symptoms of jaundice or abnormal functioning of the liver.

Inform you doctor of your medical conditions, especially if you have these conditions: G-6-Pd deficiency, liver problems, kidney problems or stomach ulcers. Also tell them about your previous allergic reactions.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Abdominal Pain

• Constipation

• Flatulence

• Indigestion

• Diarrhoea

• Epigastric Pain

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Rexite bt 400mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

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

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Not recommended in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

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

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication works against the proliferation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by preventing the synthesis of folic acid. Apart from that it also prevents the synthesis of myobactin, an element present in the cell wall thereby reducing the bacteria’s ability to utilize iron.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

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

test

• Interaction with Medicine

  Zydol 50Mg Suspension

  null

  null

  null

  null

  null

  null

  null