About balsalazide disodium
Aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory
Used for
- Treats mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.
- Helps maintain remission of ulcerative colitis.
Usual adult dose
Active disease: 2.25 g three times daily for up to 8 weeks. Maintenance dosing varies by product and local labeling.
Usual dose in children
For ages 5–17: 2.25 g three times daily for 8 weeks; lower weight-based dosing may be used.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
Important warnings
- Rare kidney problems; kidney function monitoring may be needed.
- Use caution with aspirin or salicylate allergy.
- Seek care for severe rash, chest pain, or worsening bloody diarrhea.
- Capsules should be swallowed whole.
Pregnancy
Human data are limited; use during pregnancy requires clinician assessment of benefits and risks.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may pass into breast milk; monitor infants for diarrhea.
Interactions
- Other salicylates may increase adverse effects.
- Azathioprine or mercaptopurine may increase blood-related toxicity.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.