Salfark-500

Description

Salfark-500 Delayed-Release Tablets contain Sulfasalazine 500 mg, a prescription medicine used to manage inflammatory conditions such as ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis under medical supervision. Sulfasalazine has anti-inflammatory properties and helps control symptoms associated with certain inflammatory bowel and joint disorders. Each delayed-release tablet contains Sulfasalazine 500 mg.

Therapeutic Segment

Gastroenterology | Anti-Inflammatory Range | Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD) | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Rheumatology

Uses of Salfark-500 Delayed-Release Tablets

Salfark-500 Tablets may be prescribed for:

• Ulcerative colitis
• Management of inflammation in the colon
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Reduction of joint pain, swelling and stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis
• Certain inflammatory conditions, as advised by a qualified healthcare professional

Salfark-500 is a prescription medicine. Its use depends on the patient’s diagnosis and medical history.

Key Benefits of Salfark-500 Delayed-Release Tablets

• Inflammation Management: Helps control inflammation associated with certain bowel and joint disorders.
• Bowel Health Support: May help manage symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
• Joint Symptom Control: Helps reduce pain, swelling and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis.
• Delayed-Release Formulation: Designed to release the medicine after passing through the stomach, according to the product’s formulation.
• Long-Term Disease Management: May be prescribed as part of an ongoing treatment plan with appropriate monitoring.

How Salfark-500 Delayed-Release Tablets Work

Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory medicine with immunomodulatory effects. In the intestine, it is broken down by gut bacteria into sulfapyridine and 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). These components contribute to its therapeutic effects, particularly in inflammatory bowel disease. Sulfasalazine also helps control inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis through mechanisms that are not fully understood.

Common Side Effects of Salfark-500 Delayed-Release Tablets

Possible side effects include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal discomfort
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Skin rash or itching
• Orange-yellow discolouration of urine or skin secretions

Seek urgent medical attention if you develop a severe skin rash, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, unusual bruising or bleeding, persistent fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or signs of a serious infection.

Important Safety Information

• Take Salfark-500 only as prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
• Do not use if you have a known allergy to sulfasalazine, sulfonamides, salicylates or any ingredient in the formulation.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, blood disorders, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or a history of severe allergies.
• Blood counts, liver function and kidney function may need to be monitored before and during treatment.
• Drink adequate fluids unless your doctor has advised you to restrict fluid intake.
• Sulfasalazine can reduce folate absorption. Ask your doctor whether folic acid supplementation is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially methotrexate, digoxin, azathioprine, thiopurines, warfarin and other medicines that may affect blood counts or the liver.
• Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Do not crush, chew or split delayed-release tablets unless the product instructions specifically permit it.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Dosage & Administration

Take Salfark-500 Delayed-Release Tablets exactly as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration depend on the condition being treated, treatment response and individual medical history. Swallow the delayed-release tablet according to the product instructions. Do not change the dose or discontinue treatment without medical advice.

Storage

• Store according to the conditions printed on the product label.
• Protect from excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep in the original packaging.
• Keep out of reach of children.