Salofalk
Drug name: Salofalk
Active Ingredients:
- Mesalazine
Indications: The drug is indicated in treatment of Ulcerative colitis
Contraindications and cautions: The drug should be used with caution in:
- Kidney or liver impairment
- Asthma
- Phenylketonuria
The drug are forbidden to use in the following conditions:
- Known allergic reaction to salicylates
- Peptic Ulcer
- Severe kidney or liver dysfunction
- Young age under 6 years(12 years for some forms of the preparation)
- Blood clotting disorders
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Salofalk will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea and vomiting
- Nausea
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin Rash
- Muscle or joint pain
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Renal impairment
- Decreased number of blood cells
- Worsening of colitis symptoms
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Salofalk, please read the information provided with Mesalazine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Salofalk. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following groups of drugs:
- Antacids
- Lactulose
- Immunosupressors
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Mesalazine with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
