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GENERIC NAME: OLSALAZINE - ORAL (ohl-SAL-uh-zeen)
BRAND NAME(S): Dipentum
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication works in the intestine to relieve inflammation. It is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
HOW TO USE: Take this with food or after meals to prevent stomach upset. The usual dose for adults is two 250mg capsules twice daily taken at evenly spaced intervals. Or take as directed by your doctor. If you are uncertain about your dosing schedule, ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain it to you.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, gas, bloating, nausea, loss of appetite, headache, drowsiness, dizziness or trouble sleeping during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: diarrhea, stomach pain, rash, itching, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, fever, fatigue. In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, asthma, nasal polyps, any allergies (including allergies to sulfasalazine or aspirin-like drugs). This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Olsalazine is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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