Saaz DS tablet is used for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions of the joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, intestinal inflammation, Chron’s disease. However, the uses mentioned here are not comprehensive, there may be other conditions for which the medication may be used upon your doctor’s discretion.
The active ingredient of Saaz DS tablet is Sulphasalazine (1000Mg)
Saaz DS tablet is a pain-relieving medicine which work by supressing the overactivity of the immune system in autoimmune diseases and blocks the release of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) in the brain that increase pain and inflammation.
Patients with following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their healthcare professionals before using Saaz DS tablet.
The following side effects may or may not occur during the usage of Saaz DS tablet. It is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. More common side effects include:
Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:
Take Saaz DS tablet as instructed by your health care professional. Do not use this pill for durations shorter or longer than suggested by your doctor. Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take the tablet as soon as remember, but it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the previous dose and take it according to your normal scheduled time. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested.
Saaz DS tablet should be taken with food. Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine to avoid kidney problems such as stones in kidney. Take the tablet at the same time every day as it helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body.
Avoid taking medicine more than the prescribed dosage. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, promptly seek medical attention. Depending on the dosage of Saaz DS tab, symptoms vary in individuals, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Use this tablet on the advice of medical practitioner. Dose adjustments or complete avoidance of the Saaz DS tablet may be required in the following conditions:
Extreme caution is advised among people with kidney problems. Close monitoring of kidney function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any renal problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this medicine. However, use of this tablet is not suggested in patients with severe kidney diseases.
Caution is advised among people with liver problems. Dose adjustments of Saaz DS tablet may be needed. If you have any hepatic problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this medicine. Any symptoms such as nausea, fever, dark urine etc should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Saaz DS tablet is considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown no or low adverse effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consumption of this medicine.
This medicine is not considered safe to use in nursing mothers unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Since limited information is available about the safety of taking this tablet, consult your doctor if you are nursing mother and stay on the safe side.
Consumption of alcohol with Saaz DS tablet is not recommended as it increases side effects such as risk of liver injuries, gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, light headedness. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, report to your doctor immediately. If you consume alcohol on regular basis, relevant dose adjustments of the medicine may be necessary depending on your clinical condition.
Saaz DS tablet does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you notice any abnormal reactions after taking the medicine, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
Avoid rich or spicy food.
Alert your doctor if you are taking Saaz DS tab with any of the below medicines:
Digoxin
Cholestyramine
Rifampin
Ferrous sulphate
Folic acid
Mercaptopurine
Azathioprine
Methotrexate
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
Sulfasalazine lowers irritation and swelling.
Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better. Take with meals. Take with a full glass of water. Swallow enteric-coated tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
Headache. Belly pain or heartburn. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Harm to the liver may rarely happen.
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.
If you have an allergy to sulfasalazine or any other part of this drug. 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. If you have a sulfa (sulfonamide) allergy, talk with your doctor. If you have any of these health problems: Bowel block, porphyria, or trouble passing urine.
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. Feeling very tired or weak. If you see tablet bits in the stool. Very bad belly pain or bloody loose stools. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very bad skin irritation. Yellow skin or eyes. Not able to eat. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
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.
Avoid Alcohol
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Category N : Not yet classified.
Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs), GIT Regulators & Anti-Inflammatories
Saaz DS tablet is used for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions of the joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, intestinal inflammation, Chron’s disease.
Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration.
Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration. Most recommended dose is two tablets per day.
The tablet is well tolerated when taken in prescribed dosage guidelines. Most common side effects include folate deficiency, haemolytic anaemia, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, oligospermia, yellow or orange skin and urine discoloration, diarrhea, taste disorders, anorexia, arthralgia, pruritis, headache, dizziness. Its use may also lead to extreme but uncommon side effects such as kidney stone formation, hepatic damage, toxic epidermal necrolysis, exfoliative dermatitis, aplastic anaemia, pancytopenia, pneumonia, sepsis.
Saaz DS tablet does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you notice any abnormal reactions after taking the medicine, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration. If you have been prescribed to take one dose each day, take it in the morning. If you have been prescribed two doses each day, take one in the morning and one in the evening.
Saaz DS tablet is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. Over dose of the medicine may lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastric distress, drowsiness or convulsions in more advanced cases.
The tablet should be taken with food. Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine to avoid kidney problems such as stones in kidney.
If you ever had impaired kidney function, sever liver impairment or heart disease, let your doctor know before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to ensure that you are healthy. Caution is advised among patients with hypersensitivity to sulfasalazine or its metabolites and sulphonamides or salicylates, porphyria, intestinal or urinary obstruction, children below 2 years of age, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, bronchial asthma, blood dyscrasias, history of recurring or chronic infections, renal and hepatic impairment, pregnancy and lactation.
This tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age due to potential toxicity and limited safety.
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active on the body is clinically not determined.
Saaz DS tablet is considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown no or low adverse effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consumption of this medicine.
To get the most benefits, take the medicine preferably at the same time every day and dosing interval must be at least twelve hours between two doses.
No, do not take the medicine without doctor’s prescription.
Consumption of alcohol with Saaz DS tablet is not recommended as it increases side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, light headedness. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the medicine, report to your doctor immediately. If you consume alcohol on regular basis, relevant dose adjustments of the medicine may be necessary depending on your clinical condition.
Store the medicine at room temperature (15-30 degree Celsius) in a cool and dry place. Keep the tablet according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Store the medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed.
Saaz DS tablet is designed to be swallowed with water. If you take them in a way they weren’t intended to be used, you could experience an overdose if the active constituent enters the blood stream too quickly. Alternatively, if it enters your body too slowly, it may never achieve a high enough concentration to be completely functional.
Take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor.
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action on the body is approximately 10 hours.
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