COZABAL 750MG TAB

What is Balsalazide for:

This medication is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for ulcerative colitis. The medication reduces inflammation of colon.

How does Balsalazide work:

Balsalazide lowers irritation and swelling.

How should Balsalazide be used:

It comes as a capsule and syrup to take by mouth with food. Adult: PO- Acute attack: 2.25 g 3 timesday, until remission or up to 12 week. Max: 6.75 gday. Maintenance: 1.5 g twice daily. Max: 6 gday.

Common side effects of Balsalazide :

Headache, Belly pain, Loose stools (diarrhea), Muscle weakness, Joint pain.

What do I do if I miss a dose

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. - If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. - Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. - Do not change the dose or stop this drug. - Talk with the doctor.

What precautions should I take when taking Balsalazide :

If you have an allergy to balsalazide or any other part of this drug. If you have an allergy to aspirin. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

When do I need to seek medical help

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad belly pain. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Not able to eat. Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes. Feeling very tired or weak. Not able to pass urine. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

Can I take Balsalazide with other medicines:

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Are there any food restrictions

Avoid Alcohol

How do I store Balsalazide :

Oral: Store it at room temperature (25°C).

Pregnancy Category

Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Therapeutic Classification

GIT Regulators & Anti-Inflammatories