Question 1

What is Sulf 1000mg Tablet, and what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Sulf 1000mg 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 Sulf 1000mg Tablet a steroid or a painkiller?

Accepted Answer

Sulf 1000mg 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 Sulf 1000mg Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in my joints to be better?

Accepted Answer

Sulf 1000mg 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 Sulf 1000mg 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 Sulf 1000mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

If you can tolerate Sulf 1000mg Tablet, which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue Sulf 1000mg Tablet till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Sulf 1000mg Tablet for the prescribed period.

Question 5

Does the use of Sulf 1000mg Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Though it is uncommon, Sulf 1000mg Tablet may affect your kidney function. Therefore, your kidney function must remain normal before you start taking Sulf 1000mg 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 Sulf 1000mg 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 Sulf 1000mg Tablet affect my fertility?

Accepted Answer

Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once the Sulf 1000mg Tablet is discontinued.

Question 8

Can I take azathioprine along with Sulf 1000mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid using Sulf 1000mg Tablet with azathioprine since there are chances of a decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.

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