balsalazide disodium

FDA Drug Profile — balsalazide disodium

balsalazide disodium is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 3 NDC codes, marketed under brand name including balsalazide disodium. Available dosage form: capsule.

Drug Details

Generic Name
balsalazide disodium
Brand Names
balsalazide disodium
Application Number
ANDA217592
Sponsor
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
NDC Codes
3
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE
Routes
ORAL
Active Ingredients
BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Balsalazide disodium capsules are indicated for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older. Limitations of Use Safety and effectiveness of balsalazide beyond 8 weeks in pediatric patients 5 years to 17 years of age and 12 weeks in adults have not been established. Balsalazide is a locally acting aminosalicylate indicated for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older. (1) Safety and effectiveness of balsalazide beyond 8 weeks in children (ages 5 to 17 years) and 12 weeks in adults have not been established. (1)