Balsalazide Benefits & Uses

Balsalazide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ulcerative Colitis

Other Benefits

Balsalazide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Give only 5 - 12 years old children

Balsalazide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Balsalazide is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Back Pain
Loss of appetite
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Dyspepsia
Fatigue
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Unknown

Hypertension

Balsalazide Related Warnings

Is the use of Balsalazide safe for pregnant women?

Balsalazide has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Balsalazide safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Balsalazide in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Balsalazide is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Balsalazide on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Balsalazide. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Balsalazide on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Balsalazide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Balsalazide on the Heart?

Balsalazide is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Balsalazide with Other Drugs

Balsalazide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Tacrolimus

Deferasirox

Moderate

Erythromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Aspirin

Azithromycin

Balsalazide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Balsalazide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Balsalazide

Is this Balsalazide habit forming or addictive?

Balsalazide does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Balsalazide since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Balsalazide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Balsalazide for mental disorders.

No

Balsalazide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Balsalazide

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Balsalazide, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Balsalazide

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Balsalazide.

Unknown