👤 Adult👶 Paediatric

Balsalazide Sodium

2 brand names

Indications

Treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, acute attack
Maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis

Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫘Renal impairment guidance

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

sodium History of asthma...

Side Effects

aminosalicylates Common or very common Arthralgia; cough; diarrhoea; dizziness; fever; gastrointestinal discomfort; headache; leucopenia; myalgia; nausea; proteinuria; skin reactions; vomiting Uncommo...

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Brand Names

Colazal(IN)Colazide(PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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