BALSALAZIDE SODIUM

Indications & Dose:

Treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, acute attack

BY MOUTH: 

Adult: 2.25 g 3 times a day until remission occurs or for up to maximum of 12 weeks

Maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis

BY MOUTH 

Adult: 1.5 g twice daily (max. per dose 3 g), adjusted according to response; maximum 6 g per day

CAUTIONS History of asthma

SIDE-EFFECTS Cholelithiasis

PREGNANCY Manufacturer advises avoid.

BREAST FEEDING Diarrhoea may develop in the infant. Monitor breast-fed infants for diarrhoea.

HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT Avoid in severe impairment.

RENAL IMPAIRMENT Manufacturer advises avoid in moderate to severe impairment.

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