Balsalazide disodium capsules are indicated for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older.adult dosefor treatment of active ulcerative colitis in adult patients, the usual dose is three 750 mg balsalazide disodium capsules to be taken 3 times a day (6.75 g per day) for up to 8 weeks. pediatric dosefor treatment of active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients, aged 5 to 17 years, the usual dose is either:three 750 mg balsalazide disodium capsules 3 times a day (6.75 g per day) for up to 8 weeks- or:one 750 mg balsalazide disodium capsule 3 times a day (2.25 g per day) for up to 8 weeks.balsalazide disodium capsules may also be administered by carefully opening the capsule and sprinkling the capsule contents on applesauce.