Sulfasalazine
(Salazopyrin® , Sulfasalazine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes (oral suspension)
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
-
Available as granules?
-
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
-
Available as an injection?
-
Available as nasal/oral spray?
-
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Crushing or dispersing should always be used as a last resort but current text books and resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to crush Salazopyrin brand tablets. Clinicians should be aware that this an unlicensed use of the medication.Enteric coated/modified release products should not be crushed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Sulfasalazine
Usual formulation brand names
Salazopyrin®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes, some
Modified release
No
Film coated
-
Enteric coated
Yes, some
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
No
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Yes (may contain alcohol)
Are specials or imports available?
N/A
Liquid strengths
250mg/5mL
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes. Safe for diabetics.
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
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