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Salamax Tablet DR is used to treat bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), skin-related problems (psoriasis), and chronic joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis) in children and adults. It contains Sulfasalazine, which works as an inflammation reducer by acting locally, inhibiting the formation of a chemical known as prostaglandins, that control pain and inflammation. Thus, it helps reduce the inflammation of the intestine, skin, and joints. In some cases, you may experience a sore throat, a fever, unexplained bruising, or ringing in your ears (tinnitus). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Salamax Tablet DR
Salamax Tablet DR is used to treat bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), skin-related problems (psoriasis), and chronic joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis) in children and adults.
Salamax Tablet DR contains sulfasalazine, which works by inhibiting the formation of a chemical known as prostaglandins, which control pain and inflammation.
In some cases, you may experience common side effects like a sore throat, a fever, unexplained bruising, or ringing in your ears (tinnitus). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.
Avoid taking Salamax Tablet DR if you are allergic to it. Salamax Tablet DR can lower your sperm count, leading to a temporary decrease in male fertility. In this case, you can speak to your doctor. Your doctor might arrange a blood test before you start taking Salamax Tablet DR. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking Salamax Tablet DR.
Uses of Salamax Tablet DR
Salamax Tablet DR is used in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, and Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The detailed uses of Salamax Tablet DR are as follows:
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Alcohol
Unsafe
It is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Salamax Tablet DR to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Salamax Tablet DR should be recommended in pregnancy only if required. In case, if prescribed to a pregnant woman, it is advised to increase the folate supplementation after consulting your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Salamax Tablet DR is excreted in breastmilk and is not recommended especially if the baby is premature or is at the risk of jaundice. It might cause kernicterus (excessive levels of bilirubin in the blood) in the new-born.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Salamax Tablet DR does not affect the ability to drive. However, if you feel drowsy after taking Salamax Tablet DR, it is advised not to drive.
Liver
Unsafe
Salamax Tablet DR is not recommended to use in patients with a history of liver diseases. In other people, rarely, it can cause hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).
Kidney
Unsafe
Salamax Tablet DR is not recommended to use in patients with a history of kidney diseases. In other people, rarely it can cause inflammation of the kidneys.
Children
Consult your doctor
Salamax Tablet DR should be advised in children only if prescribed by a child specialist.
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Salamax Tablet DR is used to treat bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), skin-related problems (psoriasis), and chronic joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
Yes, Salamax Tablet DR is contraindicated in patients with intestinal or urinary obstruction, patients with porphyria (liver disorders), and patients hypersensitive to sulfasalazine, its metabolites, sulfonamides, or salicylates.
Yes, Salamax Tablet DR is said to affect fertility in males as it can cause a fall in sperm count. However, it is only affected by the time this medicine is taken.
Yes, Salamax Tablet DR is safe to use in breastfeeding. However, please inform your doctor if the baby is premature or is at risk of jaundice as this medicine might not be advised in such cases.
Yes, Salamax Tablet DR can affect the blood count but it is rare. There is a decrease in the number of white blood cells (infection-fighting cells). In some cases, the bone marrow might completely stop producing a specific type of white blood cell, this condition is known as agranulocytosis. It occurs within two months of starting this medicine and might be accompanied by symptoms such as fever and rash. This condition resolves within one or two weeks after this medicine is discontinued.
No, Salamax Tablet DR is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug’ (DMARD) and not a painkiller. So, if you are taking a painkiller before starting this medicine, you can continue taking it along with Salamax Tablet DR.
No, Salamax Tablet DR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side-effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
Salamax Tablet DR in rare cases may cause blood disorders so your doctor may ask you to have blood count, electrolytes, urea, creatinine, and liver function tests every 3 months for the first year and every 6 months next year onwards.
If well tolerated you should take a prescribed dose of Salamax Tablet DR while the disease remains in remission. Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Salamax Tablet DR may cause central nervous system adverse effects such as serious psychiatric problems including mania, depression, and psychosis, and these symptoms have been reported to occur only infrequently.
The side effects of Salamax Tablet DR include headache, nausea, indigestion and watery diaarhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Salamax Tablet DR takes about 6 to 12 weeks to show the full effect. After using Salamax Tablet DR, you might feel better in 4 weeks, although this can vary from person to person and some patients may notice improvement after 3 months. Do not stop taking Salamax Tablet DR without first consulting your doctor.
Salamax Tablet DR may affect the kidney function, although it is rare. Therefore, before using Salamax Tablet DR, it is important that your kidney function remains normal. If your kidney functions become abnormal during treatment with Salamax Tablet DR, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to avoid using azathioprine along with Salamax Tablet DR as it may decrease blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect. However, please consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Salamax Tablet DR to avoid drug interactions.
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