Balsalazide
Information about Balsalazide
Balsalazide uses
Balsalazide is used in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
How balsalazide works
Balsalazide 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 balsalazide
Nausea, Headache, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Joint pain, Vomiting, Respiratory tract infection
Available Medicine for Balsalazide
Expert advice for Balsalazide
- You have been prescribed Balsalazide for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
- Take it with food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets or granules. Swallow them whole with plenty of water.
- Do not take antacids with Balsalazide as it can make your inflammation worse.
- 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 Balsalazide 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 Balsalazide
Balsalazide
Q. My symptoms have improved can I stop taking Balsalazide?
Continue to take Balsalazide as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Balsalazide without consulting your doctor.
Q. I am suffering from ulcerative colitis (UC) and piles can I use Balsalazide?
Balsalazide is used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, however, you should not start taking the medicine on your own. Consult a doctor who will prescribe you the right dose and duration of treatment and will address any related or other concerns that you have.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Balsalazide?
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 Balsalazide, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.