Sulseas DS Tablet
Manufacturer
Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Sulfasalazine (1000mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Sulseas DS Tablet is a medicine used to treat various inflammatory conditions of the joints, skin, and bowel.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Sulseas DS Tablet 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, diarrhea, 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.
Directions for Use
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. Sulseas DS Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sulseas DS Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Sulseas DS Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Sulseas DS Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Interacting Medicines
Azathioprine Digoxin Mercaptopurine Folic Acid
How it works
Sulseas DS Tablet 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).
Quick Tips
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. It may take 6-8 weeks for Sulseas DS Tablet to work. Keep taking it as prescribed. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Sulseas DS Tablet in order to avoid kidney problems such as kidney stones. It may cause a deficiency of folic acid. Take the supplements as suggested by the doctor. Do not take Sulseas DS Tablet if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or aspirin. Regular blood tests to monitor your liver function, kidney function, and the levels of your blood components are required while taking this medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sulseas DS Tablet a steroid or a painkiller?
Sulseas DS Tablet is not a steroid nor a painkiller. It is an anti-inflammatory medication that belongs to the class of aminosalicylates.
What is Sulseas DS Tablet and what is it used for?
Sulseas DS Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called aminosalicylates. It is an anti-inflammatory medication that is used to treat bowel inflammation, diarrhea (stool frequency), rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In rheumatoid arthritis, it helps prevent damage to the joints and works slowly to reduce swelling and stiffness in your joints.
I have been prescribed Sulseas DS Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?
Sulseas DS Tablet does not work right away. It takes about 6 to 12 weeks to deliver the full effect. You may start feeling better in 4 weeks after starting Sulseas DS Tablet, but it can vary from person to person and some of the patients may notice improvement after 3 months. Consumption of medicine should not be stopped without consulting your doctor.
For how long do I need to take Sulseas DS Tablet?
If you are able to tolerate Sulseas DS Tablet which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue Sulseas DS Tablet till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Sulseas DS Tablet for the prescribed period.
Does the use of Sulseas DS Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?
Though it is uncommon, Sulseas DS Tablet may affect your kidney function. Therefore, it is important that your kidney function remains normal before you start taking Sulseas DS Tablet. If during treatment with Sulseas DS Tablet your kidney functions become abnormal, you should consult your doctor.
Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Sulseas DS Tablet therapy?
Your doctor will advise you blood tests to check your blood cell counts and your kidney function before starting your treatment and regularly during treatment. The tests should also be done to measure substances produced by your liver known as enzymes (liver function tests) and urine for protein and blood before you start treatment and at regular intervals.
Can Sulseas DS Tablet affect my fertility?
Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once Sulseas DS Tablet is discontinued.
Can I take azathioprine along with Sulseas DS Tablet?
You should avoid using Sulseas DS Tablet with azathioprine since there are chances of decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.
