Sulfasalazine - Sulfasalazine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Sulfasalazine.
• Azulfidine
• sull-fuh-SAL-uh-zeen

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of.

Usage Instructions

• Take this with a full glass of water, with food or after meals to prevent stomach upset.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of fluid daily unless otherwise directed.
• The coated tablets must be swallowed whole.
• Do not crush or chew them.
• The coating helps to prevent stomach upset.
• The liquid suspension form of this medicine must be shaken well before measuring each dose.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, dizziness or trouble sleeping during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
• May cause urine to be orange-brown in color.
• This is not harmful and will disappear when the medication is stopped.
• This medication increases sensitivity to sunlight.
• Notify your doctor if your condition worsens or you develop.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, drowsiness, and seizures.

Read Before Using Sulfasalazine (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used for inflammatory bowel disease; or stomach pain, rectal bleeding, and diarrhea caused by Crohn's disease; back pain/inflammation (ankylosing spondylitis); and may be used for other purposes as determined by your doctor.

Sulfasalazine Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
• Keep from freezing.

Medicinal Applications

• Sulfasalazine is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis; or stomach pain, rectal bleeding, and diarrhea caused by ulcerative colitis.

Sulfasalazine Miscellaneous Notes

• It is recommended to drink at least 8-12 glasses of water or other liquids each day while taking this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
• If this medication does not appear to improve your condition after one month, inform your doctor.
• It may be necessary to change medications.