Azulfidine En-Tabs (Sulfasalazine DR) Tablet ER

Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER is a medicine used to treat various inflammatory conditions of the joints (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), skin (psoriasis), and bowel (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease

Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER is to be taken with food. This will help you prevent an upset stomach. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. Taking it with plenty of water can help you avoid kidney problems such as kidney stones.

Using this medicine may cause some common side effects such as nausea, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, and gastrointestinal discomfort. You should consult with your doctor if any of these side effects do resolve with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problem with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check your kidney and liver functions, and blood components. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.

Uses Of Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER

• Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

• Treatment of Ulcerative colitis

• Treatment of Crohn’s disease

• Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis

Benefits Of Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER

In Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER helps treat inflammation, pain and swelling in rheumatoid arthritis by decreasing the immune system response of the patient. It is given in the dose and frequency that suits your condition. This will be decided by the doctor. You must follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if you have any bothersome side effects after taking this medicine.

In Treatment of Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking on treatment with this medicine to make sure you stay hydrated.

In Treatment of Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the intestines. The most common symptoms are diarrhea and pain in your abdomen.  Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER helps reduce the inflammation, relieve the symptoms, and prevent them from coming back.

In Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life.

Side Effects Of Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common Side Effects Of Azulfidine En-Tabs

• Diarrhea
• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Oligospermia (low sperm count)
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

How To Use Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

How Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER Work

Azulfidine En-Tabs Tablet ER is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD). It works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system in autoimmune diseases and blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling).