Balsalazide
Balsalazide is used for: Treating mildly to moderately active inflammation of the colon (ulcerative colitis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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balsalazide
Balsalazide reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation in the colon (bowel). Balsalazide is used to treat active ulcerative colitis. Balsalazide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Balsalazide
Each Balsalazide Disodium Capsule contains 750 mg of balsalazide disodium, a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA), an anti-inflammatory drug. Each capsule of balsalazide (750 mg) is equivalent to 267 mg of mesalamine. Balsalazide...
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Balsalazide Disodium
Reduces inflammation of colon by preventing local production of substances such as arachidonic acid that are involved in inflammatory process.
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Balsalazide disodium
Colazal is used in the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammation and ulceration of the lower intestine). It is an anti-inflammatory medicine specially formulated to release the active ingredient, mesalamine, directly to the lining of the colon. Its ability to provide...
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See also: Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Active

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