Question 1

What is Sulfunol 500mg Tablet, and what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Sulfunol 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-inflammatory agents. It is used to treat various inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and psoriatic arthritis.

Question 2

Is Sulfunol 500mg Tablet a steroid or a painkiller?

Accepted Answer

Sulfunol 500mg Tablet is neither a steroid nor a painkiller. It is an anti-inflammatory medicine. It is used to treat and manage ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, in which the intestines become inflamed (swelling of intestines). It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (painful joint disease).

Question 3

I have been prescribed Sulfunol 500mg Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in my joints to be better?

Accepted Answer

Sulfunol 500mg Tablet does not work right away. It takes about 6 to 12 weeks to deliver the full effect. You may start feeling better in 4 weeks after starting Sulfunol 500mg Tablet, but it can vary from person to person, and some of the patients may notice improvement after 3 months. Consumption of medicine should not be stopped without consulting your doctor.

Question 4

For how long do I need to take Sulfunol 500mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

If you can tolerate Sulfunol 500mg Tablet, which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue Sulfunol 500mg Tablet till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Sulfunol 500mg Tablet for the prescribed period.

Question 5

Does the use of Sulfunol 500mg Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Though it is uncommon, Sulfunol 500mg Tablet may affect your kidney function. Therefore, your kidney function must remain normal before you start taking Sulfunol 500mg Tablet. If your kidney functions become abnormal during the treatment, consult your doctor.

Question 6

Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Sulfunol 500mg Tablet therapy?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor will advise blood tests to check your blood cell counts and your kidney function before starting your treatment and regularly during treatment. The tests should also be done to measure substances produced by your liver, known as enzymes (liver function tests), and urine for protein and blood before you start treatment and at regular intervals.

Question 7

Can Sulfunol 500mg Tablet affect my fertility?

Accepted Answer

Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once the Sulfunol 500mg Tablet is discontinued.

Question 8

Can I take azathioprine along with Sulfunol 500mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid using Sulfunol 500mg Tablet with azathioprine since there are chances of a decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.

Question 9

How long should one take Sulfunol Tablet?

Accepted Answer

The dose and duration of Sulfunol Tablet will depend on the response to treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions and do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Question 10

Is Sulfunol Tablet a painkiller?

Accepted Answer

No, Sulfunol Tablet is not a painkiller. It is an anti-inflammatory medicine that works by reducing inflammation (swelling) inside the body.

Question 11

Is Sulfunol Tablet effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sulfunol Tablet is effective if taken at dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow all the instructions carefully. Do not miss any dose.

Question 12

What are the side effects of Sulfunol Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Headache, dizziness, fever, nausea, vomiting are a few side effects of Sulfunol Tablet. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on your own. Also, it is not important that everyone experience the same.

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