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Selzotas 1000 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Selzotas 1000 Tablet is a product of Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

Composition: Sulfasalazine (1000mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Selzotas 1000 Tablet

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

Description:

Selzotas 1000 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.

Selzotas 1000 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 Selzotas 1000 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 Selzotas 1000 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.

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. Selzotas 1000 Tablet is to be taken with 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 Selzotas

  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Oligospermia (low sperm count)
  • Vomiting

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Selzotas 1000 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Selzotas 1000 Tablet 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
Selzotas 1000 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Selzotas 1000 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Selzotas 1000 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Selzotas 1000 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
UNSAFE
Selzotas 1000 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Selzotas 1000 Tablet, and what is it used for?

Selzotas 1000 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 Selzotas 1000 Tablet a steroid or a painkiller?

Selzotas 1000 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 Selzotas 1000 Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in my joints to be better?

Selzotas 1000 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 Selzotas 1000 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 Selzotas 1000 Tablet?

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

Does the use of Selzotas 1000 Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect kidney function?

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

Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Selzotas 1000 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 Selzotas 1000 Tablet affect my fertility?

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

Can I take azathioprine along with Selzotas 1000 Tablet?

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

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.



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


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