Balacol 750mg Capsule strip of 10 capsules

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Manufactured By Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Balsalazide 750mg

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Information about Balacol 750mg Capsule

Balacol 750mg Capsule Uses:

Balsacol 750mg Capsule is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohnâ€™s disease.

Balacol 750mg Capsule composition:

Balsalazide 750mg

Interactions / Warnings:

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Balacol 750mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Balacol 750mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Expert advice:

You have been prescribed Balsalazide for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
Take it with food.
Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets or granules. Swallow them whole with plenty of water.
Do not take antacids with Balsalazide as it can make your inflammation worse.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
Do not take Balsalazide if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Balacol 750mg Capsule Side Effects:

Balsalazide : Nausea, Headache, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Joint pain, Vomiting, Respiratory tract infection

How to use Balacol 750mg Capsule :

Balacol 750mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Balacol 750mg Capsule works:

Balsacol 750mg Capsule is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and painful symptoms, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.

Faq:

Q. Does Balsacol cause weight gain?
Yes, Balsacol may cause weight gain

Q. Does Balsacol contain sulfa?
No, Balsacol does not contain sulfa

Q. Does Balsacol contain mesalamine?
No it does not contain mesalamine but it is a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine

Q. Is Balsacol a sulfa drug/ an immunosuppressant/a steroid/NSAID/a mesalamine?
Balsacol is an anti-inflammatory drug and releases mesalamine in the large intestine

Q. Does Balsacol work?
Balsacol works inside the intestines (bowel) to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of the disease called ulcerative colitis

Q. Is Balsacol better than asacol?
In patients with acute ulcerative colitis, Balsacol led to greater remission rates and tolerance than asacol (mesalamine). Balsacol is more effective and better tolerated than mesalamine as a treatment for acute ulcerative colitis.

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