New Year Bumper Sale @ Rs. 1 X
Cozabal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. The alternative uses of Cozabal have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Cozabal depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cozabal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cozabal are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Cozabal's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cozabal related warnings talks about Cozabal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cozabal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cozabal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cozabal is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Cozabal is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Is the use of Cozabal safe for pregnant women?
Cozabal has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cozabal safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Cozabal for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Cozabal on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Cozabal. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Cozabal on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cozabal. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cozabal on the Heart?
Cozabal has very mild side effects on the heart.
Cozabal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cozabal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cozabal habit forming or addictive?
Cozabal does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cozabal since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cozabal is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cozabal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cozabal
There is no information on the effects of taking Cozabal with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cozabal
Information about the interaction of Cozabal and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Colazal® (balsalazide disodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 684