Common side effects include:
- stomach pain
- diarrhea
- joint pain
- runny nose
- insomnia
- tiredness
- gas
- fever
- heartburn
- sore throat
- cough
- loss of appetite
- urinary tract infection
- muscle pain
- constipation
- dry mouth
This is not a complete list of Colazal side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Colazal (generic: balsalazide) is a prescription medication used to treat ulcerative colitis, or inflammation of the lining of the colon. It helps relieve the symptoms of ulcerative colitis including diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain.
Colazal belongs to a group of drugs called aminosalicylates. It works by stopping the body from producing a certain substance that may cause pain or inflammation in the colon.
This medication comes in capsule form. It is usually taken 3 times daily, with or without food. Colazal is usually taken for 8 weeks, but it may be taken for up to 12 weeks.
Common side effects include headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, and joint pain.
Colazal is a prescription medication used to treat ulcerative colitis.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.