Salazodine tablet EC 500 mg 10?s works by reducing inflammation (swelling) inside the body.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Salazodine tablet EC 500 mg 10?s

Joint pain severe

Skin rash and itching severe

Headache severe

Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight severe

Bleeding from nose severe

Dark colored urine severe

Sore throat severe

Abdominal pain

Weight loss

Fever

Loss of appetite severe

Uses of Salazodine tablet EC 500 mg 10?s
What is it prescribed for?

Ulcerative Colitis
This medicine is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis for reducing the inflammation (swelling).

Rheumatoid Arthritis
This medicine is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, in adults and children who are not responding to other medicines.

Crohn’s Disease
This medicine is used in the treatment of Crohn’s Disease for decreasing the inflammation (swelling).

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Salazodine tablet EC 500 mg 10?s and its active metabolites.

Patients with intestinal and urinary obstruction
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of intestinal and urinary obstruction due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition of the patient.

Porphyria
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of Porphyria which is a disease affecting the nervous system and skin. This medicine may worsen the condition of these patients.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

General Warnings

Blood dyscrasias.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of blood disorders.

Hepatic disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of hepatic dysfunction.

Oligospermia and infertility
This medicine should be used with caution in men due to the increased risk of impotence.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of Salazodine tablet EC 500 mg 10?s is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Methotrexate moderate

Digoxin moderate

Diclofenac moderate

Hypoglycemic agents moderate

Disease interactions

moderate
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of blood disorders due to the increased risk of serious side effects. It is advised that you inform your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

Take This medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Sulfasalazine [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682204.html
[cited 11/8/2020].
2020