Sulfasalazine is an intestinal anti-inflammatory with antibiotic and immunosuppressive action that relieves the symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
This medicine can be purchased in conventional pharmacies with a prescription in the form of pills, with the trade name of Azulfidina, Azulfin or Euro-Zina.
A similar remedy is Mesalazine, which can be used when there is an intolerance to sulfasalazine, for example.
Price
The price of sulfasalazine tablets is approximately 70 reais, for a box of 60 500 mg tablets.
What is it for
This medicine is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
How to use
The recommended dose varies according to age:
Adults
- During seizures: 2 500 mg tablets every 6 hours; After seizures: 1 500 mg tablet every 6 hours.
Children
- During attacks: 40 to 60 mg / kg, divided between 3 to 6 doses per day; After attacks: 30 mg / kg, divided into 4 doses, up to a maximum of 2g per day.
In any case, the dose should always be indicated by a doctor.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects of using this medication include headache, weight loss, fever, nausea, vomiting, skin hives, anemia, stomach pain, dizziness, tinnitus, depression and changes in the blood test with a decrease in white blood cells and neutrophils.
Who should not use
Sulfasalazine is contraindicated for pregnant women, people with intestinal obstruction or porphyria and children under 2 years old. In addition, it should not be used by anyone who is allergic to the substance or any other component of the formula.
