Salofalk 500mg Suppository
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Overview
Salofalk 500mg Suppository is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Mesalazine 500mg. It is supplied as a suppository and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.
Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.
On DoctorOnCall, Salofalk 500mg Suppository is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.
Directions for Use
Salofalk 500mg Suppository is inserted rectally, usually after a bowel movement. Wash your hands before and after use. Lie on your side with one knee bent, and gently insert the suppository, pointed end first, into the rectum using your finger, pushing it in far enough that it does not slip out. Try to retain it for as long as possible, ideally overnight, for the medicine to act directly on the lining of the rectum.
Dosage
The usual dose of Salofalk 500mg Suppository for active proctitis (inflammation limited to the rectum) is one suppository (500mg) inserted into the rectum once daily, typically at bedtime. Your doctor will advise on the duration of treatment and may adjust the dose based on your response.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Flatulence (gas)
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Rash or skin reactions
- Joint pain
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to mesalazine, salicylates, or any ingredient in this product
- Severe liver or kidney impairment
- Active peptic ulcer disease
- Known bleeding disorders
Drug / Food Interactions
- Azathioprine or mercaptopurine: mesalazine may increase the risk of blood-related side effects when combined
- Warfarin and other anticoagulants: mesalazine may enhance their blood-thinning effect
- Other NSAIDs may increase the risk of kidney-related side effects
- Lactulose and other agents that lower stool pH may reduce the release of mesalazine from gastro-resistant formulations
Quick Tips
- Use Salofalk 500mg Suppository regularly as prescribed, even during symptom-free periods, to maintain remission
- Attend scheduled blood and kidney function tests as advised by your doctor
- Do not stop treatment abruptly without consulting your doctor, as this can trigger a flare-up
- Report any new or worsening bleeding, bruising, or sore throat promptly
- Keep a symptom diary to help your doctor assess your response to treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salofalk 500mg Suppository a prescription medicine?
Yes. Salofalk 500mg Suppository is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Salofalk 500mg Suppository contain?
Salofalk 500mg Suppository is supplied as a suppository and contains Mesalazine 500mg. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Salofalk 500mg Suppository is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Salofalk 500mg Suppository?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Salofalk 500mg Suppository?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Salofalk 500mg Suppository on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Salofalk 500mg Suppository?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Salofalk 500mg Suppository be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Salofalk 500mg Suppository registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Mesalazine 500mg
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.
Breastfeeding
This medicine is generally safe during breastfeeding with minimal risk to the infant.
Kidney
Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.
Liver
Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.
Alcohol
It is not advisable to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Driving
This medicine is generally safe and should not impair your driving ability.
