Salofalk

What is Salofalk used for?

Salofalk, with the generic name Mesalazine, is an oral prescription medication prescribed for remission maintenance and treating acute ulcerative colitis episodes.

It helps address certain gastrointestinal symptoms, like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. This is classified as an aminosalicylate.

This is available in Salofalk 500 mg delayed-release enteric-coated tablets.

How does Salofalk work?

The action of this oral medication is believed to be predominantly topical at the site of swelling or inflammation, especially in the colon. However, its exact mode of action is not fully determined yet.

How to use Salofalk

You must read the full medication guide prior to taking this enteric-coated tablet for the first time. Do not take this enteric-coated tablet if you have not understood all the necessary information regarding it. For more information about this product, you may ask the pharmacist or your healthcare provider.

This type of oral drug is usually administered three times daily, one hour prior to meals. It is best to take this tablet without food. Swallow the delayed-release tablet whole. Do not crush, cut, or chew it. Drink plenty of fluid after.

Salofalk Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Nausea 
• Vomiting 
• Headache 
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal discomfort
• Fatigue

These common side effects should only be mild and should be manageable. If they become worse or persist, you should see your doctor again. You must also report serious adverse reactions, including:

• Increased abdominal pain
• Bloody diarrhea
• Fever
• Blood in the urine
• Changes in the amount of urine
• Persistent nausea and vomiting
• Shortness of breath

Precautions when using Salofalk

Taking this aminosalicylate may be contraindicated for patients with stomach blockage, kidney disease, and liver disease. Because of possible drug interactions, you must also be careful when taking other prescription and nonprescription medications.

Never take this oral drug if you have a hypersensitivity to mesalazine and other aminosalicylates and salicylates, such as olsalazine and aspirin. Signs of hypersensitivity are as follows: itching, rashes, hives, swelling of the face, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing. This would usually require emergency attention.

It is best not to take this oral tablet during pregnancy because it has not been determined if it can harm fetuses. However, mesalazine is known to pass into breast milk. It should be avoided during lactation because of its possible undesirable effects on breastfed babies.

How much does Salofalk cost in Canada?  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salofalk a steroid? 

This oral delayed-release medication is not a steroid but has anti-inflammatory actions. It is used to treat swelling in the colon caused by ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

How quickly does Salofalk work? 

This type of medication will start to work about two to three hours after it has been administered. However, it reaches peak plasma concentrations in four to five hours.

How long should I take Salofalk? 

Your physician should decide how long you are supposed to take this oral drug. Most patients are advised to take this type of medication for 6 weeks.

Does Salofalk cause liver damage? 

Taking mesalazine in large doses and for a long time can cause liver injury. Even so, this can be reversed once you stop using the medication.

Can Salofalk make you gain weight? 

Weight gain is not an expected effect of taking this aminosalicylate. It may actually cause weight loss for people who have been having persistent diarrhea.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Salofalk? 

It is best to avoid drinking alcoholic beverages if you have ulcerative colitis and take mesalamine. Beverages like alcohol and coffee can stimulate the bowel and worsen diarrhea.

Can I buy Salofalk medication over the counter? 

You cannot buy this oral medication without a prescription. You will always be asked for your prescription each time you order this drug.