Product Overview

How To Use Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet 10s (strip)

This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.

Brands

Losan Pharma

Active Ingredient

Mesalazine

Manufactured by

Losan Pharma GMBH

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Certain side-effects associated with the usage of the medication. Please refer to the list below:-

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Headache
Sore gums
Hot flushes
Alopecia
Dizziness
Anaemia

While some these symptoms are more common, there are a few rare symptoms that could also occur. If you are feeling any other symptoms (whether it is mentioned in the above list or not), please consult with a doctor immediately. Please, consult with a doctor if you are having rashes or blurry visions. Report if you experience any other symptoms as the above list may not be exhaustive. These symptoms become more prominent as when one is undergoing a long term therapy with this medication.

Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Anaemia, Skin rash, Balding of the head, Muscle pain, Joint pain

Warning Precautions

Precautionary Steps of Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet 10s (strip)

Please consult a doctor especially before taking Salofalk. If you have any of the following conditions please consult your doctor:-

Liver disease
Allergy to Salofalk or any of its components
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Kidney disease
Peptic ulcer

Please stop using this medication if you are experiencing these symptoms and conditions.

Salofalk Drug Interactions

Drug to drug interaction reaction of Salofalk varies from a person to another person. It is advisable to check with your doctor about all the possible drug interactions before starting the medication.

Warfarin
Azathioprine
Thioguanine

This is an incomprehensive list of drug interactions and conditions that might interfere with Salofalk. Before taking this drug, inform your doctor about all your present medications.

Keep the following precautions in mind as well:-

Avoid excess exposure to sunlight
Avoid this medicine for a longer use
Alcohol might affect your liver if it is taken with this medication
Tell your doctor if you have any other diseases or if you are taking any other medication
Do not discontinue the prescribed course

Alcohol Warning (Safe)

There is no clear contraindication on the consumption of alcohol when taking Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet 10s (strip)/Mesalamine.

Pregnancy Warning (Maybe Safe)

Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet 10s (strip)/Mesalamine has been shown in animal studies to not cause any harm or reproductive toxicity. Human pregnancy data also suggest similar safety profile even though Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet 10s (strip) crosses the placenta. It is therefore should be used with caution during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Warning (Safe If Prescribed)

The metabolites of Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet 10s (strip)/Mesalamine has been detected in human breastmilk and thus it should be used with caution during breastfeeding.

Driving Warning (Not Advisable)

It is not advisable to drive when under Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet 10s (strip)/Mesalamine treatment due to its potential side effects such as headache and dizziness which can affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney Warning (High Risk)

Dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment and is contraindicated for patients with severe renal impairment.

Liver Warning (Safe If Prescribed)

Dosage adjustment may be needed for patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment and is contraindicated for patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Quick Tips

Regular tests may be conducted to monitor kidney and liver function before you start taking Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet and on a regular basis thereafter.
If your kidney or liver function is significantly impaired, tell your doctor.
If you are allergic to aspirin or have blood problems, do not use it.
Do not abruptly stop taking Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet without first seeing your doctor.

Disclaimer

Information last updated on: Tue Nov 12 2024 14:40:00 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time) The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.

The content provided on this webpage is to provide information only, to be fully-interpreted by a medical professional, and not intended as a guide to make purchase decisions, or a substitute to advice of a medical professional. Effectiveness and side effects of medication may differ from individual to individual. We do not encourage any customer to self-diagnose and/or self-medicate. Patients should always consult a medical professional before taking or using any medication. The content provided here is non-exhaustive and may not cover all aspects of the medication. Our service should only be used to support the doctor-patient dynamic, not replace it.

The fulfilment of prescription medication is subject to our review of a prescription issued by a Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) registered doctor. If required, we will provide a tele-consult service with one of our registered panel doctors. This is not an advertisement of a medicine as such an advertisement would require prior approval from the Medicines Advertisement Board of Malaysia. Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet 10s (strip) is available in many areas in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Kepong, Segambut, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Mont Kiara, Puchong, Bandar Sunway, TTDI, Seri Kembangan, Klang, Bukit Tinggi, Damansara, Sentul, Penang, George Town, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Baru, Bandar Baru Air Itam, Sungai Ara, Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, Perai, Johor Bahru, Skudai, Bukit Indah, Gelang Patah, Senai, Pasir Gudang, Taman Daya, Taman Molek, Taman Perling, Tebrau, Danga Bay, Larkin, Nusajaya, Pontian, Masai, Setia Tropika, Desaru, Tampoi.

Salofalk 500mg GR Tablet 10s (strip) is available at many places in Singapore. Ang Mo Kio, Alexandra, Admiralty, Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Boat Quay, Buona Vista, Beach Road, Bugis, Balestier, Boon Lay, Central Area, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Chinatown, Commonwealt, City Hall, Clarke Quay, Changi Airport, Changi Village, Clementi Park, Dairy Farm, Eunos, East Coast, Farrer Park, Geylang, Hougang, Harbourfront, Holland, Jurong, Jurong East, Jurong West, Kallang/ Whampoa, Lim Chu Kang, Marine Parade, Marina, Macpherson, Mandai, Newton, Novena, Orchard, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Potong Pasir, Paya Lebar, Queenstown, Raffles Place, Rochor, River Valley, Sembawang, Sengkang, Serangoon, Serangoon Rd, Seletar, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Tanjong Pagar, Telok Blangah, Tanglin, Thomson, Tuas, Tengah, Upper East Coast, Upper Bukit Timah, Upper Thomson, Woodlands, West Coast, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang.

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