Sulseas
Sulseas Products are primarily used for
Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease
About Sulseas Products
Uses of Sulseas Products
Sulfasalazine is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and ankylosing spondylitis.
Sulseas Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Sulseas are Headache, Nausea, Oligospermia (low sperm count), Vomiting, Decreased appetite, Decreased white blood cell count, Dizziness, Fever, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Joint pain, Photosensitivity, Protein in urine, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Taste change, Dyspepsia.
How Sulseas Products work
Sulfasalazine is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD). It works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system in autoimmune diseases and blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling).
Patient Concerns about Sulseas Products
Frequently asked questions about Sulseas Products
Frequently asked questions about Sulfasalazine
Q. Is Sulseas DS Tablet a steroid or a painkiller?
Sulseas DS Tablet is neither a steroid nor a painkiller. It is an anti-inflammatory medicine. It is used to treat and manage ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in which the intestines become inflamed (swelling of intestines). It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (painful joint disease).
Q. What is Sulseas DS Tablet and what is it used for?
Sulseas DS Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called aminosalicylates. It is an anti-inflammatory disease and is used to treat bowel inflammation, diarrhea (stool frequency), rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In rheumatoid arthritis, it helps prevent damage to the joints and works slowly to reduce swelling and stiffness in your joints.
Q. I have been prescribed Sulseas DS Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?
Sulseas DS Tablet does not work right away. It takes about 6 to 12 weeks to deliver the full effect.You may start feeling better in 4 weeks after starting Sulseas DS Tablet, but it can vary from person to person and some of the patients may notice improvement after 3 months. Consumption of medicine should not be stopped without consulting your doctor.
Q. For how long do I need to take Sulseas DS Tablet?
If you are able to tolerate Sulseas DS Tablet which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue Sulseas DS Tablet till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Sulseas DS Tablet for the prescribed period.
Q. Does the use of Sulseas DS Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?
Though it is uncommon, Sulseas DS Tablet may affect your kidney function. Therefore, it is important that your kidney function remains normal before you start taking Sulseas DS Tablet. If during treatment with Sulseas DS Tablet your kidney functions become abnormal, you should consult your doctor.
Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Sulseas DS Tablet therapy?
Your doctor will advise you blood tests to check your blood cell counts and your kidney function before starting your treatment and regularly during treatment. The tests should also be done to measure substances produced by your liver known as enzymes (liver function tests) and urine for protein and blood before you start treatment and at regular intervals.
Q. Can Sulseas DS Tablet affect my fertility?
Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once Sulseas DS Tablet is discontinued.
Q. Can I take azathioprine along with Sulseas DS Tablet?
You should avoid using Sulseas DS Tablet with azathioprine since there are chances of decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.
Products for Sulseas
Sulseas DS Tablet
strip of 15 tablets
MRP
₹252
Sulseas 500mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹52.86
Sulseas DS 1000mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹115.5
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