Mesacol (Mesalazine)

Medicine Overview of Mesalazine Tablet

Uses of Mesacol OD Tablet

Mesacol OD Tablet is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitisand Crohn’s disease.

Side effects of Mesalazine Tablet

Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain.

How to use Mesalazine Tablet

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. It is better to take Mesalazine Tablet with food.
How Mesalazine Tablet works
Mesacol od tablet pr blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation of the lining of the intestines.
In Depth Information on Mesalazine Tablet
Expert advice for Mesalazine Tablet
Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to mesalazine, to any other content in the medicine, aspirin and other salicylate drugs.
Do not take mesalazine if you have severe kidney or liver problems, blood disorders or uncontrolled bleeding.
Do not take mesalazine if you have stomach or bowel ulcers or a history of bleeding ulcers, glucose-galactose mala absorption, Lapp-lactase deficiency or galactose intolerance.
Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with liver, kidney or lung disease (asthma).
Avoid taking mesalazine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Mesalazine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.