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