Common uses
This medicine is a sulfonamide
used to treat ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. It
may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before
using
Some medicines or medical
conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of
all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL
MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
methotrexate. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about using this medicine. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IN
CHILDREN under 3 years old is not recommended. Please talk with your doctor
about risks and benefits before giving this medicine to your child.
Directions
Follow
the directions for using this medicine
provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS
MEDICINE WITH FOOD and a full glass of
water. DRINKING EXTRA FLUIDS while you
are taking this medicine is recommended.
Check with your doctor or nurse for
instructions. SPACE YOUR DOSES EVENLY
over each 24 hour period. If possible,
try not to space any dose more than 8
hours from the next dose. STORE THIS
MEDICINE at room temperature in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat
and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2
doses at once.
Cautions
TELL
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF YOU ARE
ALLERGIC to sulfonamides (sulfa drugs)
before taking this medicine. DO NOT TAKE
THIS MEDICINE IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE
ALLERGIC REACTION to aspirin or any
medicine containing aspirin. A severe
reaction includes a severe rash, hives,
breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If
you have a question about whether you
are allergic to this medicine, contact
your doctor or pharmacist. KEEP ALL
DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while
you are using this medicine. DRINKING
EXTRA FLUIDS while you are taking this
medicine is recommended. Check with your
doctor or nurse for instructions. THIS
MEDICINE MAY CAUSE increased sensitivity
to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun or
sunlamps until you know how you react to
this medicine. Use a sunscreen or
protective clothing if you must be
outside for a prolonged period. THIS
MEDICINE MAY CAUSE a harmless,
yellow-orange discoloration of the urine
or skin. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty
breathing or tightness of chest;
swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or
develop a rash or hives, tell your
doctor immediately and before taking any
more of this medicine. FOR WOMEN: THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO
NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this
medicine.