Colazal for active ulcerative colitis

What is Colazal prescribed for?

Colazal is prescribed for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis. The safety and efficacy of Colazal are not known after 12 weeks.

There are some people that should not take Colazal

You should not take Colazal if you are allergic to medicines containing:

• salicylates, such as aspirin
• mesalamine (Rowasa, Asacol, or Pentasa)

General Precautions to take when on Colazal:

Some people experience a worsening of their colitis symptoms possibly related to the use of Colazal.

There are some things that you should tell your doctor when taking this medication:

Tell your doctor or doctor 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 doctor if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or if you are currently breast feeding.

Tell your doctor 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, tell your doctor what medications you are taking, including those that you take without a prescription.

What side effects can you expect when taking Colazal? (This is only a partial list of side effects reported with Colazal. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

The most Common side that have been reported to doctors are::

• 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 doctor.