Balsalazide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Colazal

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - The dose of balsalazide will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of balsalazide. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  • For treatment of ulcerative colitis
    • Adults - Three 750-milligram (mg) balsalazide capsules three times a day for a total daily dose of 6.75 grams for eight weeks. You may need to take the medicine for up to twelve weeks as ordered by your doctor.
    • Children - Use and dosage must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.