Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR

Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR and its role in your treatment plan.

Information about Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR (Brand: Zydus Cadila) - Uses: Ulcerative colitis,Crohn’s disease

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  • MRP: ₹ 74.1
  • Packing: 10.0 Tablet pr in 1 strip
  • Salt Combination: Mesalazine (500mg)
  • Brand: Zydus Cadila
  • Uses: Ulcerative colitis,Crohn’s disease

Description

  • Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a type of bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis
  • It helps to reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding and stomach pain by reducing inflammation in the bowel
  • Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis
  • It should be taken with food
  • The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes
  • You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
  • If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
  • The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, itching, flatulence, and vomiting
  • If these symptoms bother you, do not go away, or get worse, let your doctor know
  • There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
  • Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat, or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness
  • Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach
  • Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine
  • Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CAUTION: Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving: SAFE: Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^If you are taking Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: 5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA)
Therapeutic class: GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Aminosalicylic Acids Derivative

Uses

Uses of Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR

  • Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Salofalk GR 500mg Tablet PR
  • Stomach pain/epigastric pain
  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Rash

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