Salofalk suppository is a German-made medicine used in the prevention and treatment of ulcerative colitis of varying severity and Crohn's disease. The main active ingredient that is part of the Salofalk candles is mesalazine.
The drug "Salofalk" in pharmacies can be found in the following dosage forms:
- rectal suppositories (candles);
- rectal suspension and oral suspension;
- tablets (coated with a membrane, soluble in the intestine, or prolonged action).
The instruction recommends choosing the dosage form of Salofalk, focusing on localization, as well as on the area of intestinal damage. Rectal forms are recommended for the treatment of distal forms of the disease, while suppositories are best used in the treatment of common forms of the disease. Exacerbation of the disease should be treated with Salofalk weighing up to 800 mg, taking it three times a day. To prevent relapse - up to 500 mg of the drug, also 3 times in case of ulcerative colitis. In Crohn's disease, it is necessary to take up to 1 g no more than 4 times a day. The severe course of the disease causes an increase in dose to 4 g per day. However, the duration of such therapy should not exceed 12 weeks.
Oral tablets must be swallowed after a meal without chewing, together with a sufficient amount of liquid. The drug "Salofalk" (candles), the instruction recommends taking no more than 500 mg, up to 3 times a day; suspension - not higher than 60 g once at bedtime as a microclyster (it is better to cleanse the intestine first). Children should take up to 60 mg per 1 kg of body weight per day with exacerbation of diseases, to eliminate possible relapses - up to 30 mg per 1 kg of body weight. Also once a day.
Among the medicinal properties of the drug Salofalk, the instruction calls the local anti-inflammatory effect, antibacterial and antioxidant effects.
Taking Salofalk is not recommended if there are diseases from the list below:
- possible allergy to salicylic acid derivatives;
- kidney and liver diseases in the acute stage;
- peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach;
- lactation and the last trimester of pregnancy;
- children under the age of 24 months;
- blood diseases of a different nature.
Before using the drug Salofalk, the instruction recommends familiarization with a list of possible side effects:
- diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen, various disorders of appetite, pancreatitis, hepatitis;
- shortness of breath, sudden changes in blood pressure, tachycardia;
- depression, tinnitus, dizziness;
- anuria, hematuria, nephrotic syndrome;
- skin rash, dermatosis, itching;
- eosinophilia, leukopinia, anemia;
- oligospermia, lupus-like syndrome, weakness, alopecia, mumps.
In general, the drug has high tolerance and side effects are unlikely.
In addition, when using the drug Salofalk (candles), it is recommended to adhere to the doses indicated in the instructions, otherwise an overdose is possible. Her symptoms:
- weakness;
- nausea;
- drowsiness;
- gastralgia;
- vomiting
If these symptoms are found, it is necessary to consult a doctor for timely treatment: gastric lavage, use of a laxative.
When taking medicines such as Salofalk, the instructions require a regular analysis of the state of blood and urine in order to prevent the development of complications. In addition, there is a risk of staining urine and tear fluid in orange. In case of a one-time skipping of Salofalk administration, it is recommended to take the missed dose with the following. Repeatedly skipping medication will cause the cessation of treatment and a visit to a doctor.
The information is for guidance only. Please do not self-medicate. Consult a doctor before use.