About olsalazine sodium
Aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory medicine
Used for
- Maintaining remission of ulcerative colitis in adults.
Usual adult dose
Usual maintenance dose: 500 mg twice daily, adjusted by the prescriber.
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea, sometimes severe
- Nausea or abdominal pain
- Headache
- Rash
Important warnings
- Diarrhoea may worsen ulcerative colitis symptoms.
- Seek urgent care for severe allergic reactions or unusual bruising.
- Kidney function may need monitoring during treatment.
- Not intended to treat sudden severe ulcerative colitis attacks.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when a clinician considers treatment necessary.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; discuss potential risks with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- May increase bleeding risk with warfarin.
- Other medicines affecting the kidneys may increase kidney-related risks.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.