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Sazo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Sazo also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Sazo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Sazo also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Weight Loss. Some other side effects of Sazo have been listed ahead. These side effects of Sazo are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Sazo's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Sazo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sazo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Porphyria, Intestinal Obstruction as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Sazo with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sazo is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sazo is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sazo is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Sazo safe for pregnant women?
Sazo has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Sazo without medical advice.
Is the use of Sazo safe during breastfeeding?
Sazo may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sazo on the Kidneys?
Sazo may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Sazo on the Liver?
Effects of Sazo on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sazo on the Heart?
Sazo may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Sazo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sazo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sazo habit forming or addictive?
Sazo does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Sazo since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sazo only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sazo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sazo
There is no information on the effects of taking Sazo with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sazo
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sazo with alcohol.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1155
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Azulfidine® (sulfasalazine)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Salazopyrin® (sulfasalazine)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1155
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Azulfidine® (sulfasalazine)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Salazopyrin® (sulfasalazine)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1155
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Azulfidine® (sulfasalazine)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Salazopyrin® (sulfasalazine)
