Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on
your prescription label.
Take this medication after a meal.
Do not crush, break, or chew a sulfasalazine tablet. Swallow the pill whole. The
enteric-coated tablet has a special coating to protect your stomach. Breaking
the pill could damage this coating.
For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Sulfasalazine will not cure
ulcerative colitis, but it can reduce the number of attacks you have.
If you are treating arthritis, do not stop using any of your other arthritis medications
until your doctor tells you to. Your symptoms may not improve right away when you start taking
sulfasalazine, and you may still need your other medications for awhile.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your liver and kidney function
may need to be checked with blood and urine tests on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled
appointments.
Store sulfasalazine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, drowsiness, or seizure
(convulsions).
What should I avoid while taking sulfasalazine oral?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity
while you are using sulfasalazine.
What are the possible side effects of sulfasalazine oral?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using sulfasalazine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious
side effects:
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect sulfasalazine oral?
Before taking sulfasalazine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
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digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
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folic acid (Folicin, FA-8); or
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vitamin or mineral supplements that contain folic acid.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact
with sulfasalazine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications
you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other
doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about sulfasalazine.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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