Azulfidine
Indicated to manage chronic inflammatory conditions to alleviate symptoms and reduce tissue inflammation.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Sulfasalazine
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
Azulfidine details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Ulcerative Colitis · Crohn's Disease
- Alternative names
- Salazopyrin
- Therapeutic class
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)
- Pharmacological class
- Sulfonamide
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; loss of appetite
- Moderate side effects
- rash; fever; anaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
- Drug interactions
- digoxin; folic acid
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or salicylates; intestinal or urinary obstruction; porphyria; severe hepatic or renal impairment
Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate fluid intake to prevent crystalluria; regular blood count monitoring is essential; may cause temporary orange discolouration of body fluids
Serious side effects
blood dyscrasias, requires immediate medical attention; stevens-johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to manage chronic inflammatory conditions to alleviate symptoms and reduce tissue inflammation.
Mechanism of action
The active substance exerts anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects within the gastrointestinal tract and synovial joints by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and inflammatory mediator release.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult a specialist; use only if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it is excreted in breast milk.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Azulfidine
Azulfidine, manufactured by Pfizer, contains the active ingredient Sulfasalazine. It is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. This medication is also sold under the brand name Salazopyrin. It is provided in tablet form with a strength of 500mg.
Buying Azulfidine online
Azulfidine is registered across 13 markets, including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Generic Sulfasalazine, much of it produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand. This is a practical solution for expats and those living without easy access to a pharmacy who need regular access to treatment for their health conditions.