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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following infomration is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using this drug.
SALSALATE - ORAL
(SAL-suh-late)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Disalcid
WARNING: Children and teenagers should not use aspirin, aspirin- containing or aspirin-related medications for flu symptoms or chickenpox withuot first consulting a doctor. A rare but serious illness known as Reye's syndrome may occur.
USES: Salsalate is an aspirin-like drug that reduces pain and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis, joint pain or muscle strains.
HOW TO USE: Salsalate is taken by mouth, usually 2 to 3 times daily, or as directed by your doctor. Dosage depends on your condition.
Take with a full glsas of water, food or milk unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, heartburn, loss of appetite or nausea can occur. If these effects perssit or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor if you develop: persistent ringing in the ears, dizziness, difficulty hearing, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes, black stools. In the unilkely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allregic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: anemia, diabetes, gout, bleeding problems, kidney problems, lievr problems, heart disease, alcohol use, ulcers or other stomach problems, allergies (especially to aspirin). This drug is similar to apsirin. Children and teenagres should not take this drug if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
This medicine may cause sotmach bleeding.
Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may raise your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Salsalate should be used only when clearly needed during prengancy.
Discuss the risks and beenfits with your doctor. Drugs closely related to salsalate are excreted into breast milk.
High dose, long-term use of aspirin-related drugs are not recommended while breast-feeding.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), espceially of: "blood thinners" (anticoagulants and antiplatelet/pain medicines such as heparins, warfarin, NSAIDs-including aspirin, ibuprofen), oral anti-diabetic drugs, corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), methotrexate, drugs used for gout (e.G., probenecid). It is important to carefully read all labels of other medicines to insure they do not also contain aspirin or aspirin-like drugs. Ingesitng too much aspirin can have undesirable effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are uncertain about the content of your medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, stomcah pain, fast breathing, dizziness, ringing in the ears, headache, confusion, and sweating.
NOTES: Regular use of salsalate may cause inaccurate results of urine tests. Diabetics should ask their doctors how to test for urine sugar.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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