Generic name: balsalazide disodium
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:5-aminosalicylates
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
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- Patient Counseling Information
INDICATIONS & USAGE
Balsalazide Disodium Tablets is indicated for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in male patients 18 years of age and older.
Limitations of Use:
- Effectiveness of Balsalazide Disodium Tablets in the treatment of female patients was not demonstrated in clinical trials [seeClinical Trials (14.1)].
- Safety and effectiveness of Balsalazide Disodium Tablets therapy beyond 8 weeks have not been established.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
The dose is three 1.1 g Balsalazide Disodium Tablets to be taken 2 times a day with or without food (6.6 g per day) for up to 8 weeks.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Diabetes Care
Pre-natal Care
Ultrasound Echocardiogram