Balsalazide (Oral Route)

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Balsalazide (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Colazal

Description

Balsalazide is used to treat active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older. It helps to decrease inflammation in the colon by blocking the production of certain chemicals that cause the bowel to become overactive.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR600203 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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