Sulfasalazine

• Sulfasalazine is available by prescription only.

• Sulfasalazine is a sulfa drug with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Sulfasalazine is generally used by veterinarians to treat animals with...

• inflammatory bowel disease

• colitis

• diarrhea

• rectal bleeding

• Sulfasalazine is available in 500 mg tablets.

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Sulfasalazine should not be administered to animals that have known allergies to sulfa drugs or aspirin.

• Do not use in any animal that has an intestinal or urinary tract blockage.

• Use with caution in animals with pre-existing fever, jaundice, or severe allergies.

• Notify your veterinarian if your animal suffers from kidney or liver damage.

• Do not use in pregnant animals.

• Use caution in cats, as they are sensitive to salicylates.

• Store at room temperature.

• Store protected from light and moisture.

• Use as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions on the prescription label.

• Store at room temperature.

• Be sure to complete the prescription to ensure a full recovery, even if your pet seems to be improving, unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian.

• Allow your pet access to plenty of water.

• Sulfasalazine may be given with or without food.

• In the case of a missed dose of sulfasalazine, give it as soon as you remember or wait until it is time to give the next dose. DO NOT GIVE A DOUBLE DOSE OF SULFASALAZINE.

• In the case of an overdose of sulfasalazine, seek attention from your veterinarian. Symptoms of an overdose may include...

• nausea

• vomiting

• drowsiness

• seizures

• Allergic reactions and serious side effects are rare, but in the case of an allergic reaction or a serious side effect, stop sulfasalazine treatment and seek veterinary attention.

• Some common signs of an allergic reaction or serious side effect are...

• hives

• breathing difficulties

• facial swelling

• worsening colitis

• bloody diarrhea

• yellow eyes