Salofalk tablets, the price of which, depending on the packaging, is approximately 1000 rubles, are anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial intestinal drugs. The active ingredient is mesalazine. The drug slows down phagocytosis, degranulation and migration of neutrophils. The medication has an antibacterial effect on E. coli and a number of other cocci. Due to the ability to bind to free radicals and destroy their preparation, it has an antioxidant effect. The tool is characterized by satisfactory tolerance, reduces the likelihood of relapse on the background of Crohn's disease, especially in individuals with a prolonged course of the disease and with ileitis.
The drug "Salofalk" (tablets). Indications
The medication is recommended for ulcerative (non-specific) colitis, for the prevention and elimination of exacerbation of Crohn's disease.
Contraindications
Do not prescribe medication for duodenal ulcer or stomach, hypersensitivity, blood diseases. The Salofalk medication does not recommend the use in case of severe kidney / liver failure, hemorrhagic diathesis, during pregnancy, and nursing patients. Do not prescribe a drug under the age of two years.
The medicine "Salofalk." Instructions for use. Adverse reactions
When taking the drug, development of pancreatitis, tachycardia, proteinuria, anuria, oliguria may be observed. Dry mouth, dizziness, palpitations, and stomatitis may occur. On the basis of taking the medicine, pain behind the sternum, in the abdomen, dizziness, itching, rash, bronchospasm may appear. The negative consequences also include depression, diarrhea, changes in pressure (increase / decrease), polyneuropathy, vomiting. Some patients experience a decrease in tear fluid production, photosensitivity, weakness, and fatigue.
The medication "Salofalk." Instructions for use
Against the background of exacerbation of pathologies, 400-800 mg three times a day are prescribed. Duration of admission is eight to twelve weeks. Relapse prevention is carried out in dosages of 400-500 mg three times a day (with ulcerative nonspecific colitis), 1 g four times a day (with Crohn’s disease). For children, the Salofalk preparation recommends 20-30 mg / kg. The resulting amount is distributed in several stages. Against the background of a severe course, the dosage of the medication can be increased to three to four grams. The duration of treatment in any case is not more than 8-12 weeks.
Means "Salofalk." Instructions for use. additional information
Before starting therapy, it is advisable to control general blood counts (both before treatment, and during and after it). Due to intake, tears and urine are probably stained yellowish-orange. If you skip a dose, you must drink the next one at any time or along with the next. In case of an overdose, adverse reactions intensify, drowsiness, gastralgia, fatigue occur, nausea is noted. For poisoning, standard measures are used, a laxative is recommended.