Medication "Salofalk". Instructions for use

Tablets "Salofalk", the price of which, depending on the packaging, is approximately 1000 rubles, refer to anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial intestinal drugs. The active ingredient is mesalazine. The drug slows phagocytosis, degranulation and migration of neutrophils. The drug has an antibacterial effect on the E. coli and a number of other cocci. Due to the ability to bind to free radicals and destroy them, the drug has an antioxidant effect. The drug is characterized by satisfactory tolerability, reduces the likelihood of recurrence against the background of Crohn's disease, especially in individuals with a prolonged course of the disease and with ileitis.

The drug "Salofalk" (tablets). Indications

The drug is recommended for ulcerative (nonspecific) colitis, for the prevention and elimination of exacerbation of Crohn's disease.

Contraindications

Do not prescribe medicine for ulcer of the duodenum or stomach, hypersensitivity, blood diseases. The "Salofalk" medication does not recommend the use of kidney / liver failure in severe form, hemorrhagic diathesis, during pregnancy, nursing patients. Do not prescribe the drug before the age of two.

The medicine "Salofalk". Instructions for use. Adverse Reactions

When taking the drug, there may be development of pancreatitis, tachycardia, proteinuria, anuria, oliguria. There may occur dry mouth, dizziness, palpitations, stomatitis. On the basis of medication, pain can appear behind the sternum, in the abdomen, dizziness, itching, rash, bronchospasm. Negative consequences include depression, diarrhea, pressure changes (increase / decrease), polyneuropathy, and vomiting. In some patients there is a decrease in the production of tear fluid, photosensitivity, weakness, fatigue.

Medication "Salofalk". Instructions for use

Against the background of an exacerbation of pathologies, 400-800 mg are prescribed three times a day. Duration of admission is eight to twelve weeks. Relapse prevention is carried out at dosages of 400-500 mg three times a day (with ulcerative nonspecific colitis), 1 g four times a day (with Crohn's disease). For children, the drug "Salofalk" instructions for use recommends 20-30 mg / kg. The received quantity is distributed on several receptions. Against the backdrop of severe current, the dosage of the drug can be increased to three to four grams. The duration of treatment in any case is not more than 8-12 weeks.

Means "Salofalk". Instructions for use. additional information

Before the start of therapy, it is advisable to control the overall blood counts (both before treatment, and during and after it). On the basis of administration, it is likely to stain tears and urine in a yellowish-orange color. When skipping the dose, the next one should be drunk at any time, or with the next one. In case of an overdose, side reactions increase, drowsiness, gastralgia, fatigue occur, nausea is noted. In case of poisoning, standard measures are used, a laxative is recommended.