Balsalazide

Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

Balsalazide is used to treat ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum). Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug. It is converted in the body to mesalamine and works by reducing bowel inflammation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain.

Side effects:

• headache
• abdominal pain
• upset stomach
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• joint pain
• difficulty falling or staying asleep
• tiredness
• gas
• runny nose
• muscle or back pain
• coughing
• loss of appetite
• urinary tract infection
• constipation
• dry mouth
• yellowing of the skin or eyes
• dark urine
• bloating or swelling of the stomach
• increased diarrhea
• rectal bleeding
• fever, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms

Contraindications: Patients with hypersensitivity to salicylates or to any of the components of Balsalazide disodium capsules or Balsalazide metabolites. Hypersensitivity reactions may include, but are not limited to the following: anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, and skin reaction.

Balsalazide comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take balsalazide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Balsalazide is usually taken for 8 weeks, but it may be taken for up to 12 weeks. Continue to take balsalazide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking balsalazide without talking to your doctor.

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 Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Ulcerative Colitis

• Crohn's Disease

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 Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal 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 Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Balsalazide is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Balsalazide is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
  If you are taking Balsalazide, monitor the baby for diarrhea.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Balsalazide does not usually affect your ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Balsalazide should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Balsalazide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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• Does this affect liver function?

  Balsalazide should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Balsalazide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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 Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Balsalazide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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 Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Balsalazide as ingredient

• Balsacol 750mg Capsule

  Gufic Bioscience Ltd

• Cozabal 750mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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 Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug, which is commonly used to treat inflammatory bowel disease. The mechanism of action for the drug is unknown at the moment, but it is believed that it acts locally on the bowel only.

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 Gastroenterologist 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.

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  Azap 50Mg Tablet

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