Balsalazide : How to Use

Balsalazide - Systemic

Brand Names

Colazal Balsalazide *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Dosage

The dose of balsalazide will be various for various diseaseds. Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of balsalazide If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - capsules:
- For treat of ulcerative colitis
  - Adults Three 750-milligram - mg balsalazide capsules three times a day for a total daily dose of 6.75 grams for eight weeks. You may need to take the drug for up to twelve weeks as ordered by your family doctor.
  - Children Use and dosage must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.