Balacol 750mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Balacol 750mg Capsule is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a type of bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis. It helps to reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding and stomach pain by reducing inflammation in the bowel.
Balacol 750mg Capsule may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis. It should be taken with food. The tablets should be swallowed whole with water, do not break, crush, or chew them. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, joint pain, upper respiratory tract infections. If these symptoms bother you, do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach. Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Balacol 750mg Capsule may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis. It should be taken with food. The tablets should be swallowed whole with water, do not break, crush, or chew them. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, joint pain, upper respiratory tract infections. If these symptoms bother you, do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach. Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Balacol Capsule
Side effects of Balacol Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Balacol
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Vomiting
- Respiratory tract infection
How to use Balacol Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Balacol 750mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Balacol Capsule works
Balacol 750mg Capsule is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Balacol 750mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Balacol 750mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Balacol 750mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If you are taking Balacol 750mg Capsule, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
If you are taking Balacol 750mg Capsule, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Driving
SAFE
Balacol 750mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Balacol 750mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Balacol 750mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Balacol 750mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Use of Balacol 750mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Balacol 750mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Balacol 750mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Balacol Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Balacol 750mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Balacol 750mg Capsule for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
- Take it with food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets or granules. Swallow them whole with plenty of water.
- Do not take antacids with Balacol 750mg Capsule as it can make your inflammation worse.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
- Do not take Balacol 750mg Capsule if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- You have been prescribed Balacol 750mg Capsule for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
- Take it with food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets or granules. Swallow them whole with plenty of water.
- Do not take antacids with Balacol 750mg Capsule as it can make your inflammation worse.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
- Do not take Balacol 750mg Capsule if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminosalicylic Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Balacol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Balsalazide may reduce blood levels of Digoxin.
Your doctor may monitor Digoxin levels along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Balsalazide may reduce blood levels of Digoxin.
Your doctor may monitor Digoxin levels along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Do not consume Deferiprone with Balsalazide. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may mo
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may increase 6-thioguanine nucleotide levels in blood.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor blood cell counts and your overall treatment closely.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Balacol 750mg Capsule
Thrice A Day
80%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Balacol Capsule for?
Ulcerative co*
100%
*Ulcerative colitis
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Poor
17%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Balacol 750mg Capsule?
Nausea
33%
Headache
22%
Abdominal pai*
22%
No Side Effec*
11%
Diarrhea
11%
*Abdominal pain, No Side Effect
How do you take Balacol Capsule?
With food
75%
With or witho*
25%
*With or without food
FAQs
My symptoms have improved can I stop taking Balacol 750mg Capsule?
Continue to take Balacol 750mg Capsule as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Balacol 750mg Capsule without consulting your doctor.
I am suffering from ulcerative colitis (UC) and piles can I use Balacol 750mg Capsule?
Balacol 750mg Capsule is used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, however, you should not start taking the medicine on your own. Consult a doctor who will prescribe you the right dose and duration of treatment and will address any related or other concerns that you have.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Balacol 750mg Capsule?
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestine which will worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of Balacol 750mg Capsule, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.
Does Balacol 750mg Capsule cause joint pain?
Yes, Balacol 750mg Capsule may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you inform your doctor.
How should I use Balacol 750mg Capsule?
Balacol 750mg Capsule should be used exactly as directed by your doctor. The tablets should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not break, crush, or chew them. Remember to drink adequate fluids to remain well hydrated, especially after severe or prolonged episodes of vomiting and/or diarrhea, high fever, or heavy sweating while taking this medicine. This is done to avoid kidney problems.
When is the best time to take Balacol 750mg Capsule?
Take Balacol 750mg Capsule exactly as directed by your doctor. You should take 3 or 6 tablets daily in divided doses (not to be taken at once).
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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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