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Are you taking Olsalazine? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Olsalazine with certain foods and herbs? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.
Tan- shen (Danshen) (Salvia miltiorrhiza, also known as red sage, Chinese sage): Salicylates when taken along with danshen may result in increased free salicylate serum concentration and decreased tan-shen (danshen) concentration.
References
1.Olsalazine: Micromedex Drug Information
https://www.micromedexsolutions.com/micromedex2/librarian/PFDefaultActionId/evidencexpert.DoIntegratedSearch?navitem=topHome&isToolPage=true#
2.Olsalazine: Medlineplus Drug Information
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601088.html
Olsalazine Interactions with Food and Herbs
Tamarind: Avoid tamarind when you are taking Olsalazine, as it may result in increased salicylate toxicity.Tan- shen (Danshen) (Salvia miltiorrhiza, also known as red sage, Chinese sage): Salicylates when taken along with danshen may result in increased free salicylate serum concentration and decreased tan-shen (danshen) concentration.
When and How to Take Olsalazine
- Olsalazine is available in the form of a tablet to be taken orally.
- It is usually taken twice a day with or without food.
- Follow the instructions as directed in the prescription label.
- Do not exceed or miss the dose
- Drink plenty of fluids when you are on Olsalazine(2✔ ✔Trusted Source
Olsalazine: Medlineplus Drug Information
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References
1.Olsalazine: Micromedex Drug Information
https://www.micromedexsolutions.com/micromedex2/librarian/PFDefaultActionId/evidencexpert.DoIntegratedSearch?navitem=topHome&isToolPage=true#
2.Olsalazine: Medlineplus Drug Information
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601088.html
