Leaflet SALAZIDIN 500mg film-coated tablets
Indicated for: inflammatory bowel disease
Route of administration: oral
Substance: sulfasalazine (immunomodulator)
ATC: A07EC01 (Alimentary tract and metabolism | Intestinal antiinflammatory agents | Aminosalicylic acid and similar agents)
Avoid live vaccines during treatment if contraindicated.
This medicine may increase the risk of infections.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Sulfasalazine is a medication primarily used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as rheumatoid arthritis. It is an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agent that helps reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms of these conditions.
In inflammatory bowel diseases, sulfasalazine is effective in inducing and maintaining remission, reducing symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding. In rheumatoid arthritis, it is used to reduce joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Common side effects include nausea, headaches, skin rashes, and gastrointestinal disturbances. In rare cases, it may cause severe allergic reactions, a decrease in blood cell counts, or liver function impairment.
Sulfasalazine should be used with caution in patients allergic to sulfonamides or salicylates. Regular monitoring of liver function and blood counts is important during treatment.
General data about SALAZIDIN 500mg
- Substance: sulfasalazine
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
- Product code: W05751002
- Concentration: 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form: film-coated tablets
- Quantity: 20
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: P-6L - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.