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Colazal® ,

Balsalazide

Disease
Ulcerative colitis ,
Drug Class
Aminosalicylates (5-ASA)
Delivery Method
oral
Oral or
Brand name:
Colazal® ,
Drug name:
Balsalazide
Recommendations for pregnancy

Low risk

Recommendations for breastfeeding

No human data: potential diarrhea

Most common side effects

Common side effects include headaches, abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, rash, fever, rare diarrhea, respiratory infection, and arthralgia.

Other

Avoid balsalazide if you are allergic to medicines containing salicylates, such as aspirin, or mesalamine (Rowasa®, Asacol® HD, Pentasa®, Canasa®, Lialda®, Apriso®, and Delzico®). Kidney toxicity has been rarely reported. Use caution if there is active renal disease. To see the full prescribing information for these medications, click below - Colazal® - Giazo®

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