| Generic Name | Sulfasalazine (500mg) |
| Manufacturer | Synmedic Laboratories |
| Packaging | strip of 10 tablets |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Non biologics |
| Habit Forming | ✓ No |
| Prescription Required | ✓ Yes (Schedule H Drug) |
Colizine 500mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat various inflammatory conditions of the joints (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), skin (psoriasis), and bowel (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease). Colizine 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food. This will help you prevent an upset stomach. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. Taking it with plenty of water can help you avoid kidney problems such as kidney stones.Using this medicine may cause some common side effects such as nausea, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and gastrointestinal discomfort. You should consult with your doctor if any of these side effects do resolve with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problem with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check your kidney and liver functions, and blood components. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
Take with or without food as directed. Swallow whole, do not crush.
Common and serious side effects may include:
Note: This is not a complete list. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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