
SZN 1000mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Hetero Healthcare Limited
Salt Composition
Sulfasalazine (1000mg)
Key Information
Short Description
SZN 1000mg Tablet is used to treat various inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
SZN 1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food to prevent an upset stomach. It should be taken regularly and at the same time each day for maximum benefit. Common side effects include nausea, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal discomfort. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Inform your doctor about any heart, kidney, or liver problems, and all other medications you are taking. Regular blood tests may be recommended to monitor kidney and liver functions, and blood components. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Take it with food.
How it works
SZN 1000mg 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 SZN 1000mg Tablet to work. Keep taking it as prescribed. Drink plenty of fluids while taking SZN 1000mg Tablet to avoid kidney problems such as kidney stones. It may cause a deficiency of folic acid. Take supplements as suggested by the doctor. Do not take SZN 1000mg Tablet if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or aspirin. It may discolor your skin, urine, saliva, and tears an orange/yellow color. This is normal and not harmful. Regular blood tests to monitor your liver function, kidney function, and blood components are required while taking this medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
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