Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR belongs to a class of anti-inflammatory medicines known as ‘aminosalicylates’ and ‘disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug’ (DMARD) which treats bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), skin-related problems (psoriasis), and chronic joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis) in the children and adults. 

Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR works as an inflammation reducer by acting locally, inhibiting the formation of a chemical known as prostaglandins which control pain and inflammation. Together it helps reducing the inflammation of the intestine, skin, and joints. 

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience a sore throat, a fever, unexplained bruising, or ringing in your ears (tinnitus). Most of these side effects of Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR can also lower your sperm count leading to a temporary decrease in male fertility. In this case, you can speak to your doctor. Your doctor might arrange a blood test before you start taking Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR. You can continue taking Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR to prevent flares up during the pregnancy. Besides this, your doctor may prescribe additional folic acid supplements during pregnancy because Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR may reduce the level of folic acid in your body. Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR can be safely taken while you are breastfeeding unless the baby is premature or at risk of jaundice. 

Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR works by reducing the inflammation in the colon. It inhibits the formation of a chemical, prostaglandin which controls inflammation. Together it helps in reducing the inflammation at all the sites like joints, skin, and bowel (intestines) thereby treating a wider range of joint, skin and bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR is not a pain killer rather it is an anti-inflammatory.

Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR treatment is generally considered to be safe during pregnancy, but its usage in pregnant mothers should be discussed with the doctor if planning for pregnancy. This medication should be avoided in breastfeeding mothers as it passes into the milk and causes jaundice and brain problems in infants less than 2 years of age. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to any other sulpha drugs (sulfonamide antibiotic) as it may cause serious skin allergies like urticaria and stevens johnson’s syndrome. In men, an intake of Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR may lower the sperm count, which improves after stopping this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, wheezing, fever, breathing difficulties, sudden severe skin rash, unusual bleeding, sore throat, fever, unexplained bruising, or any other symptoms of infection. Use of Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR may change the colour of your urine, contact lenses, and tears to yellow/orange and even make your skin more sensitive to the sunlight. But, this is normal, harmless, and nothing to worry about. You may low folic acid in pregnancy while taking Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR so your doctor might prescribe you iron or folic acid supplements.

•  It is advised to drink plenty of water to prevent the occurrence of kidney stones.
•  Take low fibre foods such as white rice, white pasta, bread, egg, fish, tofu, butter, etc. to avoid triggering ulcerative colitis.
•  Exercise regularly to suppress inflammation in the body.
•  Manage stress by doing meditation and deep breathing exercises.
•  Eat smaller meals to avoid pain in the stomach.
•  Avoid foods that can increase or worsen ulcerative colitis such as milk, milk products, raw fruits and vegetables, beans, spicy foods, popcorn, artificial sweeteners, nuts, seeds, and fatty foods.

It is advised to drink plenty of water to prevent the occurrence of kidney stones or crystalloids.

Ulcerative colitis: It is an inflammatory disease of the bowels that causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine (colon).

Crohn’s disease: It is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation of the digestive tracts.

Psoriasis: It is a skin disease in which our skin cells start multiplying faster building up bumpy red patches covered with white scales.

Rheumatoid arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis: They are the most common rheumatic diseases affecting joints and the spine leading to chronic inflammation and painful condition ultimately leading to disability.