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Colazal Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Balsalazide disodium (prodrug of mesalamine) 750mg; caps.
Pharmacological Class
Salicylate.
How Supplied
Caps—280, 500
Manufacturer
Colazal Indications
Indications
Mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis.
Colazal Dosage and Administration
Adult
May swallow whole or sprinkle capsule contents into applesauce. 2.25g 3 times daily for 8 weeks; max 12 weeks.
Children
May swallow whole or sprinkle capsule contents into apple sauce. <5yrs: not recommended. ≥5yrs: 2.25g 3 times daily or 750mg 3 times daily; max 8 weeks.
Colazal Contraindications
Not Applicable
Colazal Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Colazal Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Pyloric stenosis. Renal dysfunction. History of renal disease. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Colazal Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Colazal Interactions
Not Applicable
Colazal Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, GI upset/pain, arthralgia, respiratory infection, insomnia, fatigue, anorexia, exacerbation of symptoms, pyrexia.
Colazal Clinical Trials
See Literature
Colazal Note
Not Applicable
Colazal Patient Counseling
See Literature
