Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Colazal
- Giazo
Descriptions
Balsalazide is used to treat an inflammatory bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. Balsalazide capsules are used to treat active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older. Balsalazide tablets are used to treat mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis in male patients 18 years of age and older.
Balsalazide works inside the intestines (bowel) to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of the disease.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2019
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