Generic Name
SulphasalazinePacks Price
- Tab 500 mg(002417): 100: 417.05: 490.65
Salazopyrin
Therapeutic Group
Anti-diarrheals, Anti-inflammatory/Anti-infectiveIndication Dosage
Sulfasalazine is a medication used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). It helps reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation in your joints and intestines, making you feel better. Your doctor may prescribe it when you have these problems.
Treatment Ulcerative Colitis, Active Crohn's Disease:
- Adults: 2-4 Tab For 2-3 Wk; Maintenance, 4 Tab Daily In Divided Doses.
- Children Above 2 Yr: 40-60 Mg/kg Body-wt. Daily; Maintenance, 20-30 Mg/kg Body-wt. Daily.
Active Rheumatoid Arthritis:
- Adults: Initially 1 Daily For 1 Wk, Increasing By 1 Each Wk To Max 6 Daily In Divided Doses.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab: Sulphasalazine 500mg.
Pregnancy
Not Recommended
Stability
- Salicylate-sulphonamide
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Not Recommended
Side Effects
- Blood Disorders
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Heinz Body Anaemia
- Insomnia
- Megaloblastic Anaemia
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Stomatitis
- Taste Disturbances
- Tinnitus
- Nausea
- Headache
- Rash
- Fever
- Loss Of Appetite.rare: Convulsions
- Depression
- Dyspnea
- Vasculitis
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif