What is Generic Colazal (balsalazide)?
Generic Colazal (balsalazide) reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation in the colon (bowel).Generic Colazal (balsalazide) is used to treat active ulcerative colitis.Generic Colazal (balsalazide) may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Generic Colazal (balsalazide)?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to balsalazide or to salicylates (such as aspirin, Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others). Before taking balsalazide, tell your doctor if you have a stomach disorder called pyloric stenosis, kidney disease, or an infection that you are treating with antibiotics.Tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse after you start taking balsalazide. Balsalazide may interact with antibiotics. Tell your doctor if you need to take an antibiotic during treatment with balsalazide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Generic Colazal (balsalazide)?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to balsalazide or to salicylates (such as aspirin, Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others). If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take balsalazide:a stomach disorder called pyloric stenosis; kidney disease; or any infection that you are treating with antibiotics.
How should I take Generic Colazal (balsalazide)?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Generic Colazal (balsalazide) can be taken with or without food.Generic Colazal (balsalazide) is for short-term use only. Do not take this medication for longer than 12 weeks unless your doctor has told you to.Tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse after you start taking Generic Colazal (balsalazide). Store balsalazide at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a balsalazide overdose are not known.
What should I avoid while taking Generic Colazal (balsalazide)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Side effects of Generic Colazal (balsalazide)
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Side effects of and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: worsening colitis symptoms, such as fever, stomach pain, cramps, or bloody diarrhea;bleeding from your rectum; orpale skin, easy bruising, weakness.Less serious side effects may include:headache, sleep problems (insomnia);nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea;runny nose, cold symptoms; orjoint pain.
