| Active Ingredient | SULPHASALAZINE |
| Therapeutic Class | SULPHONAMIDES |
| Indications | Inflammatory bowel disease. |
| Caution | Yellow-orange discoloration of skin, urine and other body fluids. Increased sensitivity to sunlight. Do not take if allergic to sulfa-drugs, aspirin or other salicyclates. Take with food to avoid stom More ... |
| Dose Range | Adult: 1-2g 4 times daily. Maintenance: 500mg 4 times a day. Pediatric: 2 years and older: 40-60mg/kg daily. Maintenance: 20-30mg/kg daily . |
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| Pregnancy |
Theoretical risk of neonatal haemolysis in third trimester; adequate folate supp More ... |
| Breast Feeding |
Small amounts in milk (1 report of bloody diarrhoea); theoretical risk of neonat More ... |