| What is Colazal used for? Colazal is
used to treat the signs and symptoms of mild to moderately
active ulcerative colitis. The safety and efficacy of Colazal
are not known after 12 weeks.
Who should not take Colazal?
You should not take Colazal if you are allergic to
medicines containing:
- salicylates, such as aspirin
- mesalamine (RowasaŽ, AsacolŽ, or PentasaŽ)
General Precautions with Colazal:
Some people experience a worsening of their colitis
symptoms possibly related to the use of Colazal.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Tell your doctor or health care provider if you have
kidney disease or a history of kidney problems. Patients taking
products that contain the same active ingredient as Colazal
have sometimes had kidney problems.
Tell your health care provider if you are trying to
become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Tell your health care provider if you have pyloric
stenosis, a narrowing of the muscle that controls the emptying
of the stomach.
Because certain other medications such as antibiotics
may interact with Colazal, review all medications that you
are taking with your health care provider, including those
that you take without a prescription.
What are some possible side effects of Colazal?
(This is NOT a complete list of side effects
reported with Colazal. Your health care provider can discuss
with you a more complete list of side effects.)
Common side effects include:
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Reports of patients’ experience with similar
products:
In patients taking products that contain
the same active ingredient as Colazal (mesalamine), several
serious liver-related side effects have been reported, including
abnormal liver function tests, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver
damage, and liver failure. It is not possible to determine
how often these side effects occur or whether these events
are directly related to the active ingredient.
For more detailed information about Colazal, ask your health
care provider.
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