Sulfacol 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.05 (3 x 10: ৳ 151.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sulfasalazine |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Juvenile arthritis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's Disease
Pharmacology
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Immunomodulatory properties
- Connective tissue affinity
- High concentration in serous fluids
- High concentration in liver and intestinal walls
Dosage & Administration
- Individually adjusted dosage
- Taken in evenly divided doses
- Dosage adjustment based on tolerance and response
- Adult dose for Crohn's disease: 500 mg orally 2 to 4 times a day with food
- Pediatric use for Ulcerative Colitis: Initial dose 40 to 60 mg/kg/day orally divided into 3 to 6 doses
- Adult dose for rheumatoid arthritis: 2 g daily in two evenly divided doses
- Initial therapy for other indications: 3 to 4 g daily in divided doses
Interaction
- Reduced absorption of folic acid
- Reduced absorption of digoxin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Sulfasalazine
- Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or salicylates
- Patients with intestinal or urinary obstruction
- Patients with porphyria
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastric distress
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Oligospermia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
- G6PD deficiency
- Allergic bronchial asthma
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ulcerative Colitis
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light