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Colazal, |Colazal

Colazal

Generic Name: balsalazide (bal SAL a zide)
Brand Names: Colazal

What is balsalazide?

Balsalazide reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation in the colon (bowel).

Balsalazide is used to treat active ulcerative colitis.

Balsalazide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about balsalazide?

Before taking balsalazide, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a stomach disorder called pyloric stenosis, kidney disease, or an infection that you are treating with antibiotics.

Balsalazide may interact with antibiotics. Tell your doctor if you need to take an antibiotic during treatment with balsalazide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking balsalazide?

Before taking balsalazide, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• a stomach disorder called pyloric stenosis;
• kidney disease; or
• any infection that you are treating with antibiotics.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use balsalazide, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

How should I take balsalazide?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Balsalazide can be taken with or without food.

Balsalazide is for short-term use only. Do not take this medication for longer than 12 weeks unless your doctor has told you to.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while taking balsalazide?

There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities during therapy with balsalazide unless your doctor directs otherwise.

Balsalazide side effects

• worsening colitis symptoms, such as fever, stomach pain, cramps, or bloody diarrhea;

• bleeding from your rectum; or

• pale skin, easy bruising, weakness.

Keep taking balsalazide and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• headache, sleep problems (insomnia);

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea;

• runny nose, cold symptoms; or

• joint pain.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drug"s will affect balsalazide?

Before taking balsalazide, tell your doctor if you are taking any type of antibiotic.

There may be other drugs that can affect balsalazide. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about balsalazide written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Balsalazide is available with a prescription under the brand name Colazal. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Colazal 750 mg -beige-colored capsules.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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