Balsalazide Disodium Oral - Balsalazide - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Balsalazide Disodium Oral
• Colazal
• bal-SAL-uh-zide

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually three times daily without regard to food, or take as directed by your doctor.
• It may take several weeks of continued use to see relief of symptoms.
• Your dosage may consist of taking more than one capsule at a time.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to use this medication correctly and follow all instructions carefully.

Possible Side Effects

• Diarrhea, headache, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Balsalazide Disodium Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.

Read Before Using Balsalazide Disodium Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history especially of.

Balsalazide Disodium Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of any antibiotics.
• Check the labels on all your medicines because they may contain aspirin or aspirin-like NSAIDs (for example, ibuprofen, naproxen).
• Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat swelling and inflammation of the colon.
• It is usually used to treat ulcerative colitis.