Olsalazine sodium (Olsalazine Sodium)

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Description

Aminosalicylate

Indications

Mild-to-moderately active UC, acute attacks and remission maintenance in adults

Contraindications

Salicylate hypersensitivity; hepatic impairment. Regularly monitor renal function. Use in pregnancy if potential benefit outweighs risk. Monitor breast-fed infants for diarrhoea. | Potential side effects: Joint pain; cough; diarrhoea; dizziness; fever; gastrointestinal discomfort; headache; low white blood cell count; nausea; skin reactions; vomiting

Preparations Available

Oral tablet/capsule

Quantity

Dose: 1–3g daily in divided doses for acute attack (increasing over a week); 500g twice daily for maintenance of remission

Sizes Available

250mg (112), £216.00; 500mg tablets (60), £241.5; generic: 500mg tablets (60), £161.00; 250mg capsules (112), £144.00

Price

250mg (112), £216.00; 500mg tablets (60), £241.5; generic: 500mg tablets (60), £161.00; 250mg capsules (112), £144.00

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