Salazopyrin 500mg Tabs 112’s

Salazopyrin 500mg Tabs 112’s – The active substance in Salazopyrin Tablets is sulfasalazine which is an antiinflammatory drug and belongs to a group of medicines called aminosalicylates. Your doctor may give you Salazopyrin Tablets to treat and manage inflammatory bowel disease. The main forms of inflammatory bowel disease are Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. Although the diseases have some features in common, there are some important differences. Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory disease which affects only the large bowel (colon and back passage). The lining of the bowel becomes inflamed (red and swollen) and symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhoea (which may contain blood and mucus). Salazopyrin Tablets are used to control the flare-ups of ulcerative colitis. They may also
be used at lower doses to prevent more flare-ups of ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease which may affect any part of the digestive system from the mouth to the anus, but it most commonly affects the last part of the small bowel and the first part of the large bowel. Symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhoea (which may be bloody). Salazopyrin Tablets are used to control the flare-ups of Crohn’s Disease.

How to use:
The tablets should be taken with a glass of water and should be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Unless your doctor has told you otherwise, the usual doses for the following conditions are:
Ulcerative Colitis- Adults and the Elderly: •Severe Flare-Ups: 2-4 tablets four times a day, with other medicines such as steroids. Do not leave more than 8 hours between the evening and following morning dose. •Mild/Moderate Flare-Up: 2-4 tablets four times a day, but not always with other medicines. •Maintenance dose to control your flare ups: Once the flare-up is controlled the dose is slowly reduced to 4 tablets each day. Your doctor will tell you how to reduce your dose. This lower dose may be continued for some time to help stop other flare-ups.
Children 2 years of age and over: Your doctor will tell you what dose your child will need to use. This will be based on your child’s weight.

Precautions:
Do not use Salazopyrin Tablets if you: •are allergic (hypersensitive) any of the ingredients of Salazopyrin Tablets. •are allergic (hypersensitive) to salicylates (e.g. aspirin) or sulfonamides (e.g. a certain type of antibiotic). •have a disease known as porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder). Your doctor will have already told you if you have this disease. Salazopyrin Tablets are not to be used in children under 2 years of age. For best results, follow usage instructions and consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.