Azulfidine treats ulcerative colitis as it decreases the frequency of UC attacks. It does not cure UC but reduces the numbers of attacks.

Apart from this, it is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults as well as children who have used other arthritis medications which did not work.

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The health and medical information provided here is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, or other health care professional. It should not be understood to indicate that the use of this medicine is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.

You should not use Azulfidine if you have a blockage in your bladder or intestine called porphyria, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs, aspirin or similar medications called salicylates.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.

You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as:

• fever, chills, sore throat;
• mouth sores, red or swollen gums;
• pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding; or
• chest discomfort, wheezing, dry cough or hack, rapid weight loss.

Also, call your doctor at once if you have:

• fever with headache, rash, and vomiting;
• a skin rash, no matter how mild;
• severe nausea or vomiting when you first start taking Azulfidine;
• little or no urination, urine that looks foamy;
• puffy eyes, swelling in your ankles or feet, weight gain; or
• liver problems--loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite;
• headache;
• rash; or
• low sperm count in men.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Generic Azulfidine 500mg tablets are taken after a meal. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet, swallow it completely.

While taking this medication, you have to undergo frequent medical tests. This medication can affect certain medical tests, inform your doctor beforehand, that you have been taking Azulfidine.

It is advised to drink plenty of water as it will help in keeping your kidneys to function properly.

Azulfidine can also cause your urine or skin to appear orange-yellow in color. Consult your doctor immediately if you see yellowing of eyes, stomach pain or brown color urine. These can indicate that you may be having liver problems.

If you are treating your arthritis, do not stop using other medications you take for it until your doctor tells you to do so. Azulfidine may not show improvement in your symptoms right away due to which you need to take other medicines too for a while.

Azulfidine is just a part of rheumatoid arthritis treatment, apart from this, you may need rest and physical therapy.

Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture.