Dipentum® ,
Olsalazine
Disease
Ulcerative colitis
,
Drug Class
Aminosalicylates (5-ASA)
Delivery Method
Oral
or
Brand name:
Dipentum®
,
Drug name:
Olsalazine
Recommendations for pregnancy
Low risk
Recommendations for breastfeeding
Limited 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 pain in joints. Stomach upset, bloating, loss of appetite, blurred vision, headache, pain in joints, and dizziness
Other
Avoid Dipentum® if you are allergic to medicines containing salicylates, such as aspirin, or mesalamine
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Aminosalicylates (5-ASA)