Salofalk: instructions for use

"Salofalk" candles - a drug of German production, used in the prevention and treatment of ulcerative colitis of varying severity and Crohn's disease. The main active ingredient in the composition of "Salofalk" suppositories is mesalazine.

The drug "Salofalk" in pharmacies can be found in the form of the following dosage forms:

• Rectal suppositories (suppositories);
• Rectal suspension and oral suspension;
• Tablets (coated with a shell dissolving in the intestine, or prolonged action).

Select the dosage form "Salofalk" instruction recommends, focusing on localization, as well as on the area affected by the intestine. For the treatment of distal forms of the disease, rectal forms are recommended, and candles are better used in the treatment of common forms of diseases. Exacerbation of the disease should be treated with "Salofalkom" weighing up to 800 mg, taking it three times a day. To prevent recurrence, up to 500 mg of the drug, 3 times also in case of ulcerative colitis nonspecific. With Crohn's disease, it is necessary to take up to 1 g not more than 4 times a day. The severe course of the disease causes an increase in the dose to 4 g per day. However, the duration of such therapy should not exceed 12 weeks.

Oral tablets should be swallowed after eating, without chewing, together with a sufficient amount of liquid. The drug "Salofalk" (candles) instruction recommends taking no more than 500 mg, up to 3 times a day; Suspension - no more than 60 g once before bedtime as a microclyster (the intestine is better to pre-clean). Children should take up to 60 mg per 1 kg of body weight per day for exacerbation of diseases, to eliminate possible relapses - up to 30 mg per 1 kg of body weight. Also once a day.

Among the medicinal properties of the drug "Salofalk" instruction refers to the local anti-inflammatory effect, antibacterial and antioxidant effect.

Take "Salofalk" is not recommended if there are diseases from the list below:

• A possible allergy to salicylic acid derivatives;
• Kidney and liver diseases in acute stage;
• Ulcerative diseases of the duodenum and stomach;
• Lactation period and the last trimester of pregnancy;
• Children under the age of 24 months;
• Blood diseases of a different nature.

Before using the drug "Salofalk" instruction recommends familiarization with a list of possible side effects:

• Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach aches, various disorders of appetite, pancreatitis, hepatitis;
• Shortness of breath, sudden changes in blood pressure, tachycardia;
• Depression, tinnitus, dizziness;
• Anuria, hematuria, nephrotic syndrome;
• Skin rash, dermatosis, itching;
• Eosinophilia, leukopinia, anemia;
• Oligospermia, lupus-like syndrome, weakness, alopecia, parotitis.

In general, the drug is highly tolerable and side effects are unlikely.

In addition, when using the drug "Salofalk" (candles), it is recommended to adhere to the doses indicated in the instructions, otherwise an overdose is possible. Her symptoms are:

• weakness;
• nausea;
• drowsiness;
• Gastralgia;
• Vomiting.

In case of these symptoms, it is necessary to consult a doctor for timely treatment: gastric lavage, use of a laxative.

When taking medications such as "Salofalk", the instruction prescribes regular blood and urine analysis to prevent the development of complications. In addition, there is a risk of staining urine and tear fluid in orange. At a one-time admission "Salofalka" is recommended to take the missed dose with the next. Multiple admission passes will result in discontinuation of treatment and contact with a doctor.

The information is for informational purposes only. Please do not self-medicate. Before use, consult a doctor.