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Warnings
What may interact with Sulfasalazine?
-digoxin
-folic acid
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Sulfasalazine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-asthma
-blood disorders or anemia
-glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
-intestinal obstruction
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-porphyria
-urinary tract obstruction
-an unusual reaction to sulfasalazine, sulfa drugs, salicylates, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Sulfasalazine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need frequent blood and urine checks.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you see the tablet in your stools. Your body may not be absorbing the medicine.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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