Sulfasalazine
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Gastrointestinal & Digestion treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally in evenly divided doses after meals with a full glass of water. Ulcerative colitis flares: 3 to 4 g daily in divided doses; Maintenance: 2 g daily in divided doses. Swallow whole. Maintain high fluid intake (at least 2 liters of water daily) to prevent crystalluria and kidney stone formation.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Nausea, dyspepsia, headache, anorexia, reversible oligospermia, orange-yellow discoloration of urine and skin. Rare/Severe: Severe sulfonamide hypersensitivity (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, DRESS), agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hepatic necrosis, and hemolytic anemia (G6PD deficiency).
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Sulfa drug: strictly contraindicated in patients with sulfonamide or salicylate allergy, intestinal/urinary obstruction, and porphyria. Perform complete blood counts and liver function tests every 2 weeks during initial 3 months. Supplement with folic acid (sulfasalazine inhibits folate absorption).
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Sulfasalazine
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Sulfasalazine Gastro-resistant Tablets 1000mg
Sulfasalazine Gastro-Resistant / Delayed Release Tablets (500mg, 1000mg) is a synthetic azo-bonded conjugate of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and sulfapyridine on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. Bacteria in the colon cleave the azo bond via azoreductase enzymes, liberating 5-ASA to exert topical anti-inflammatory action on colonic mucosa, while absorbed sulfapyridine exerts systemic immunomodulatory effects. Indicated for induction and maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis, active Crohn's disease, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis.
Sulfasalazine Delayed Release Tablets 500mg
Sulfasalazine Gastro-Resistant / Delayed Release Tablets (500mg, 1000mg) is a synthetic azo-bonded conjugate of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and sulfapyridine on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. Bacteria in the colon cleave the azo bond via azoreductase enzymes, liberating 5-ASA to exert topical anti-inflammatory action on colonic mucosa, while absorbed sulfapyridine exerts systemic immunomodulatory effects. Indicated for induction and maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis, active Crohn's disease, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Sulfasalazine.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfasalazine Gastro-resistant Tablets 1000mg | 10's | ₹72.19 | SALAZAR, SULSEAS, SULFASALAZ | ₹166.88 | 57% Save |
| Sulfasalazine Delayed Release Tablets 500mg | 10's | ₹25.36 | SAAZ, SAZO, SALAZAR, SULSEAS, SULFUNOL | ₹49.19 | 48% Save |
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