Colazal (Oral)

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Colazal (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Colazal (Oral)

Colazal (Oral) Medication Classification

BALSALAZIDE (By mouth)

Colazal (Oral) Brandname

Colazal

Colazal (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Balsalazide (bal-SAL-a-zide) Treats ulcerative colitis.

When To Not Use Colazal (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to balsalazide or salicylates such as aspirin.

How Should You Use Colazal (Oral)

Capsule

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
• If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
• Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Proper Colazal (Oral) Storage

Store Colazal (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Colazal (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Colazal (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking antibiotics.

Colazal (Oral) Warnings

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or pyloric stenosis (narrowing of the opening where food moves from the stomach to the intestine).

Colazal (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Increased bloody or black diarrhea, fever, stomach pain
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Mild diarrhea
• Mild stomach pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or cough
• Tiredness or trouble sleeping