Colazal Drug Information

• Colazal

Colazal is used to help relieve symptoms of inflammation associated with ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page gives an overview of the prescription drug, including information on dosing, how the drug works, its potential side effects, and more.

• Colazal Side Effects

As with all drugs, side effects are possible with Colazal. This eMedTV article lists common Colazal side effects (such as fatigue and diarrhea), as well as serious side effects that you should report to your doctor (like decreased urination).

• Colazal and Insomnia

This eMedTV resource offers a discussion on Colazal and insomnia. It explains the common symptoms of insomnia and offers helpful tips for people who are experiencing this side effect when taking the medication.

• Colazal and Dry Mouth

During previous studies, dry mouth affected up to 1 percent of people taking Colazal. This eMedTV page takes a closer look at Colazal and dry mouth, and lists some tips for dry mouth relief (such as chewing gum or sucking on sugarless hard candy).

• Colazal Uses

Colazal is used to treat ulcerative colitis symptoms, such as diarrhea or abdominal pain (or stomach pain). This eMedTV page gives a detailed overview of Colazal uses, including the medicine's uses in children and possible off-label uses for Colazal.

• Colazal Dosage

For most adults with ulcerative colitis, the Colazal dosage is three 750 mg capsules, three times daily. This eMedTV segment lists factors that can affect your Colazal dose (like your age), as well as some general tips on taking the drug.

• Colazal Drug Interactions

Azathioprine and warfarin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Colazal. This eMedTV page describes how Colazal drug interactions can raise the risk of side effects or make some drugs less effective, among other things.

• Colazal Warnings and Precautions

Because the drug is not safe for everyone, this eMedTV page offers several Colazal warnings and precautions to be aware of. These precautions include a list of people who should not take the drug and things to discuss with your doctor before taking it.

• Colazal Overdose

While no cases of Colazal overdose have been reported, it is possible to take too much Colazal. This eMedTV segment explains the symptoms that could result, as well as treatment options that would likely be administered to counteract the overdose.

• Colazal and Pregnancy

This eMedTV article presents a discussion on Colazal and pregnancy. It describes the results of animal studies, explains why the drug is likely safe for pregnant women, and discusses how the FDA rates the safety of drugs during pregnancy.

• Colazal and Breastfeeding

If your healthcare provider prescribes Colazal and breastfeeding is something that you are considering, this eMedTV segment explains the level of potential risk, what to watch for in your infant, and what to discuss with your healthcare provider.

• Generic Colazal

There are currently three companies that manufacture generic Colazal (balsalazide). This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at generic Colazal, explaining how the generic versions of the drug compare to brand-name Colazal.