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Indications

Colazal is a prescription medication that contains balsalazide, a locally acting aminosalicylate used to treat mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older.

Colazal works by reducing inflammation in the colon. Follow your doctor’s instructions and read the medication guide provided with the product.

Use and Dosage

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times daily. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment.

Drink plenty of fluids during treatment with this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This will help prevent kidney stones.

If you have trouble swallowing the capsules, you may open them and sprinkle the contents onto a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the food/medication mixture right away. Do not prepare a supply in advance.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Colazal may cause serious side effects:

• Pain or burning when you urinate
• Worsening colitis symptoms: fever, stomach pain, cramps, or bloody diarrhea
• Kidney problems: little or no urinating, swelling, or rapid weight gain
• Liver problems: upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Low red blood cells (anemia: pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, or cold hands and feet

Common side effects of Colazal may include:

• Headache
• Mild or occasional nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Fever
• Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, or sore throat

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Cautions

Before taking balsalazide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other aminosalicylates (such as mesalamine, olsalazine); or salicylates (such as aspirin, salsalate); or sulfasalazine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: a certain stomach/intestinal condition (pyloric stenosis), liver disease, or kidney disease.

This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun, especially if you have skin problems (such as atopic dermatitis, or eczema). Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

This medication contains sodium. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are on a salt-restricted diet or if you have a condition that could be worsened by an increase in salt intake (such as heart failure).

This medication is like aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently received a vaccine. In these cases, taking aspirin increases the risk of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This medication may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Consult your pharmacist or physician.

Form and Strengths

Colazal is available in the following form and strengths:

• Colazal Capsule:
  • 750 mg
• Balsalazide Capsule:
  • 750 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What should I avoid while taking Colazal?

Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Resources:

1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/colazal.html#side-effects
2. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=22f41e83-b9fb-4c9e-8cc3-f457034191a8
3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20259/colazal-oral/details