Sulfasalazine
Composition
A single enteric-coated tablet consists of Sulfasalazine USO 500 mg as its active constituent. Other active ingredients are also present.
Indications
Usage of this drug is indicated in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases such as mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, in cases of severe ulcerative colitis, in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and in the pediatric age group for juvenile idiopathic rheumatoid arthritis.
Side effects
Mild to moderate side effects have been observed. Side effects such as Nausea, feeling sick, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, joint aches, itching, mild rash, cough, sore mouth, high temperature, and increased heart rate in severe cases.
Precautions
This drug is to be prescribed cautiously in patients with severe respiratory diseases such as bronchial asthma, and patients with a history of purpura.
Contraindications
Sulfasalazine is contraindicated in patients with a previous history of allergy to Sulfasalazine or its ingredients, its metabolite, sulfonamides, salicylates, or its other components. Even patients with a history of porphyria are not suggested with the usage.
Dosage and administration
In adults, the usual dosage consists of 500 mg single dose tablet every 8 hours to be administered orally, post meals.
Countries
We have established our roots in other countries as well such as East Tremor, Rwanda , St. Lucia, Malawi , and Botswana