Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR

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Composition FOR Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR

Mesalazine(500mg)

food interaction for Salofalk GR Tablet PR

alcohol interaction for Salofalk GR Tablet PR

pregnancy interaction for Salofalk GR Tablet PR

lactation interaction for Salofalk GR Tablet PR

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Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If you are taking Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR

Mesalazine(500mg)

Salofalk gr tablet pr uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

How salofalk gr tablet pr works

Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.

Common side effects of salofalk gr tablet pr

Stomach pain/epigastric pain, Flatulence, Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Back pain, Fatigue, Rash, Fever, Sleepiness, Tremors, Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle), Photosensitivity, Pericarditis, Acute pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), Elevated levels of serum amylase, Altered blood counts, Hypersensitivity

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Expert advice FOR Salofalk GR Tablet PR

  • You have been prescribed Mesalazine for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
  • Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
  • Do not take Mesalazine if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions FOR Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR

Mesalazine

Q. My symptoms have improved can I stop taking Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR?
Continue to take Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR without consulting your doctor.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR?
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestine which will worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.
Q. Does Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR cause joint pain?
Yes, Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you inform your doctor.
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Q. When is the best time to take Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR?
Take Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR exactly as directed by your doctor.

Content on this page was last updated on 23 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)