Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: March 26th, 2026

Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet is a product of Daxia Healthcare

Composition: Sulfasalazine (1000mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 112.50

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All Details About Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet

Description:

Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat various inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis (joints), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease (bowel). It reduces swelling and inflammation by blocking certain chemicals in the body.

Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Retain taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. Drinking plenty of water while taking it can help prevent kidney issues, including kidney stones.

Ordinary side effects of Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet include nausea, headache, vomiting, and gastrointestinal discomfort. You should consult with your doctor if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To ensure Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have any heart, kidney, or liver problems. Increaseitionally, inform your doctor about all other medications you are currently taking. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check your kidney and liver functions and blood components. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should seek medical advice before using this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Cronazar

Gastrointestinal discomfort
Headache
Nausea
Oligospermia (low sperm count)
Vomiting

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

UNSAFE

Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

What is Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet, and what is it used for?

Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-inflammatory agents. It is used to treat various inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and psoriatic arthritis.

Is Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet a steroid or a painkiller?

Cronazar DS 1000mg 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).

I have been prescribed Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in my joints to be better?

Cronazar DS 1000mg 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 Cronazar DS 1000mg 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.

For how long do I need to take Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet?

If you can tolerate Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet, which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet for the prescribed period.

Does the use of Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect kidney function?

Though it is uncommon, Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet may affect your kidney function. Therefore, your kidney function must remain normal before you start taking Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet. If your kidney functions become abnormal during the treatment, consult your doctor.

Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet therapy?

Your doctor will advise 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.

Can Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet affect my fertility?

Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once the Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet is discontinued.

Can I take azathioprine along with Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet?

You should avoid using Cronazar DS 1000mg Tablet with azathioprine since there are chances of a decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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