Return to top Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Disalcid. Return to top Disalcid should not be taken if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to salsalate. Special warnings about this medication Return to top Use Disalcid with extreme caution if you have chronic kidney disease or a peptic ulcer.
Salicylates occasionally cause asthma in people who are sensitive to aspirin.
Although Disalcid contains a salicylate, it is less likely than aspirin to cause this reaction. Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication Return to top If Disalcid is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Thyroid medications such as Synthroid Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding Return to top The effects of Disalcid during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Disalcid may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant.