OLSALAZINE

(ole SAL a zeen) Brand: Dipentum

What is the most significant information I must know about olsalazine?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to olsalazine or to salicylates such as aspirin, Novasal, Doan's Extra Power, Salflex, Tricosal, and others.

• Till taking olsalazine, speak your doctor if you have asthma or another allergies, kidney malady, or liver disease.

• Call your doctor at once if your colitis symptoms get worse, or if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, quick or pounding heartbeats, nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

What is olsalazine?

• Olsalazine affects substances in the body that reason inflammation, tissue hurt, and diarrhea.

• Olsalazine is used to treat ulcerative colitis.

• Olsalazine may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking olsalazine?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to olsalazine or to salicylates such as aspirin, Novasal, Doan's Extra Power, Salflex, Tricosal, and others.

• Till taking olsalazine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

· asthma or another allergies;

· kidney malady; or

· liver disease.

• If you have any of these conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely take olsalazine.

• FDA pregnancy category C. This medicine may be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• Olsalazine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take olsalazine?

• Take this medicine exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Take olsalazine with a full glass of water.

• Store olsalazine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to take the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.

• Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What must I avoid while taking olsalazine?

• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using olsalazine.

• Avoid getting a varicella (chickenpox) vaccine within 6 weeks after you stop taking olsalazine.

What are the possible side effects of olsalazine?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using olsalazine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

· worsening colitis (fever, stomach pain, cramping, or bloody diarrhea);

· chest pain, shortness of breath, quick or pounding heartbeats; or

· nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· mild stomach discomfort;

· nausea, heartburn;

· skin rash, itching;

· headache;

· muscle or joint pain; or

· urinating more often than usual.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect olsalazine?

• The next drugs can interact with olsalazine. Speak your doctor if you are using any of these:

· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

· thioguanine; or

· mercaptopurine (Purinethol).

• This list is not complete and there may be another drugs that can interact with olsalazine. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about olsalazine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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