BALSALAZIDE

Overview

BALSALAZIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Balsalazide is used to treat ulcerative collitis or inflammation of the lining of the colon. Balsalazide belongs to the group of class called Amino salicylates. It works by stopping the body from producing a certain substance that may cause pain or inflammation in the colon.

Usage

BALSALAZIDE is generally used to treat: Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhoea
BALSALAZIDE can address symptoms like: Body Pain, Legs Swelling

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

BALSALAZIDE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in the patients with the history of kidney or liver impairment and other blood disorders.
Take fuul course of treatment.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BALSALAZIDE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit

Common Side-Effects

BALSALAZIDE : Alopecia, Pruritus, Bradycardia, Hypertension, Jaundice, Cirrhosis, Fever, Skin Irritation

Serious Side-Effects

BALSALAZIDE : Ulcerative Colitis, Abdominal Pain, Indigestion, Difficulty Urinating, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Lower Back Pain

Rare Side-Effects

BALSALAZIDE : Pancreatitis, Lower Back Pain, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

BALSALAZIDE can interfere with: Acute Kidney Failure

Technical Classification

BALSALAZIDE is categorized as: AMINOSALICYLATES / ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with BALSALAZIDE as Ingredient

BALACOL 750MG CAP	BALSALAZIDE 750.0 MG
BALACOL CAP	BALSALAZIDE 750 MG
BALSACOL 750MG CAP	BALSALAZIDE 750.0 MG
COLOREX 750MG CAP	BALSALAZIDE 750.0 MG
COZABAL 750MG TAB	BALSALAZIDE 750.0 MG
INTAZIDE 750MG CAP	BALSALAZIDE 750.0 MG