Saaz Tablet (Sulfasalazine 500mg)

Saaz Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of anti-inflammatory medicines known as ‘aminosalicylates’ and ‘disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug’ (DMARD) which treats bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), skin-related problem (psoriasis), and chronic joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis) in the children and adults. It is not a pain killer, but an anti-inflammatory. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the bowels that causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine (colon). Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation of digestive tracts. Psoriasis is a skin disease in which our skin cells start multiplying faster building up bumpy red patches covered with white scales. On the other hand, Rheumatoid arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis are the most common rheumatic diseases affecting joints and spine leading to chronic inflammation and painful condition ultimately leading to disability.

Saaz Tablet 10’s works as an inflammation reducer by acting locally, inhibiting the formation of a chemical known as prostaglandins which control pain and inflammation. Together it helps in reducing the inflammation of intestine, skin, and joints.

Saaz Tablet 10’s should be taken with a glass of water and swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew the tablets. You can Saaz Tablet 10’s with food as taking it with food can help to prevent an upset stomach. It is important that you drink at least 6-8 glasses of water per day to avoid kidney problems. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience a sore throat, a fever, unexplained bruising, ringing in your ears (tinnitus). Most of these side effects of Saaz Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Use of Saaz Tablet 10’s may change the colour of your urine, contact lenses, and tears to yellow/orange and even make your skin more sensitive to the sunlight. But, this is normal, harmless, and nothing to worry about it. Saaz Tablet 10’s can also lower your sperm count leading to a temporary decrease in male fertility. In this case, you can speak to your doctor. Your doctor might arrange a blood test before you start taking Saaz Tablet 10’s. You can continue taking Saaz Tablet 10’s to prevent flares up during the pregnancy. Besides this, your doctor may prescribe additional folic acid supplements during pregnancy because Saaz Tablet 10’s may reduce the level of folic acid in your body. Saaz Tablet 10’s can be safely taken while you are breastfeeding unless the baby is premature or at risk of jaundice. Saaz Tablet 10’s does not work immediately and may take at least 12 weeks to show its action.

Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Saaz Tablet 10’s works by reducing the inflammation in the colon. It inhibits the formation of a chemical, prostaglandin which controls inflammation. Together it helps in reducing the inflammation at all the sites like joints, skin, and bowel (intestines) thereby treating a wider range of joint, skin and bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Saaz Tablet 10’s is not a pain killer rather it is an anti-inflammatory.

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Saaz Tablet 10’s should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take Saaz Tablet 10’s exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often to take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow Saaz Tablet 10’s with a full glass of water. If required tablets can be broken in half to give a smaller dose. It should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. It is advised to drink plenty of water while taking Saaz Tablet 10’s to prevent the formation of kidney stones.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Saaz Tablet 10’s is well tolerated in most patients. However, in rare cases, you may have common side effects like headache, indigestion, nausea, watery diarrhoea, and mild allergic reaction like rash, fever, and itchiness. Saaz Tablet 10’s may also cause a metallic taste in the mouth which can be overcome by drinking about 6-8 glasses of water per day. Sometimes there may be an increased demand for folic acid during pregnancy and Saaz Tablet 10’s can reduce the level of folic acid. So, your doctor might prescribe you additional folic acid supplements during pregnancy. Saaz Tablet 10’s may also cause orange/yellow discolouration of urine, tears, and contact lens but this is harmless and nothing to worry about. However, it can permanently stain your contact lens yellow. In some cases, Saaz Tablet 10’s has reported lowering the sperm count lowering male infertility that can be reversed by stopping its intake. In this case, your doctor might change it to other aminosalicylates.