Dipentum

Dipentum (Olsalazine Sodium) is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. It does not cure ulcerative colitis, but it may decrease symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by irritation/swelling of the colon/rectum. After an attack is treated, Dipentum (Olsalazine Sodium) is used to increase the amount of time between attacks.

Dipentum (Olsalazine Sodium) is a salicylate anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by blocking the production of certain natural substances (e.g., prostaglandins) that may cause pain and swelling.

Take this medication by mouth, usually twice a day about 12 hours apart or as directed by your physician. Take with food or after meals to prevent stomach upset. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Tell your physician if your condition persists or worsens.

Headache, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your physician or pharmacist promptly. Tell your physician immediately if diarrhea occurs. Your physician may need to lower your dose or prescribe another medication to treat the diarrhea.

Tell your physician immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• severe stomach/abdominal pain
• pale stools
• unusual tiredness
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• change in the amount of urine
• dark urine
• yellowing eyes/skin
• signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
• easy bruising/bleeding

Your physician or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your physician or pharmacist first.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your physician or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your physician and pharmacist.