Dipentum
Generic name:olsalazine [ ole-SAL-a-zeen ]
Drug class:5-aminosalicylates
What is Dipentum?
Dipentum is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
Dipentum may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Dipentum if you are allergic to Dipentum, balsalazide, mesalazine, or sulfasalazine, or to salicylates such as aspirin, Novasal, Doan's Extra Strength, Salflex, Tricosal, and others.
Your treatment with Dipentum may be delayed if you have received a chickenpox vaccine (varicella, Varivax) within the past 6 weeks.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease; or
a skin disorder such as eczema.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using Dipentum.
Dipentum is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Dipentum?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Always take this medicine with food.
Take your doses at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times.
Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Dipentum to keep your kidneys working properly.
If you need surgery, tell your surgeon you currently use this medicine. You may need to stop for a short time.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Dipentum.
Call your doctor if your ulcerative colitis symptoms get worse, or if you also have a fever, headache, or rash.
Store Dipentum at room temperature away from moisture and heat.