What is Mesacol 400 mg?
Mesacol tablets contain Mesalazine as the active ingredient. Mesalazine belongs to the class of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Mesacol 400 mg is used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's ileocolitis. Ulcerative colitis is a type of bowel disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine.
Also, ulcerative colitis causes ulcer production on the colon lining, which causes bleeding and pus and mucus discharge.
Chron's ileocolitis is also a long-term inflammatory disease of the intestines.
The medicine reduces diarrhea, stomach pain, and bleeding by reducing bowel inflammation, thus providing relief.
Mesacol tablets work by preventing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation. Always take it after discussing the dose and duration as prescribed with your doctor.
How Mesacol 500 mg works?
Mesacol tablets work by stopping the production of a chemical messenger called prostaglandins.
This chemical messenger causes inflammation in the intestines. As a result, the medicine relieves pain, bleeding, and ulceration.
How to take Mesacol 400 mg?
Take Mesacol tablets with a glass of water. Swallow the pills instead of chewing, crushing, or breaking them.
For optimal results, always take it at a fixed time daily. You can take it before or after food, as you prefer.
Consult your doctor to determine the number of tablets you must take in a day. Do not skip any dose of Mesacol. If missed, take it as soon as you remember.
If you overdose on it, immediately seek medical attention.
What are the side effects of Mesacol 400 mg?
The side effects of Mesacol mg are mild. Hence, you don't need to seek immediate medical attention. If you notice anything that gets severe over time, inform your doctor.
These are some of its side effects:
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Rashes
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Abdominal pain.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Mesacol 400 mg?
Follow these precautions while you are using Mesacol tablets:
- Limit the use of alcohol with Mesacol tablets.
- Breastfeeding and pregnant women should use this medicine after a doctor consultation.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart health problems.
- Children below 18 years of age should not use it.
- Patients allergic to Mesalazine should avoid taking Mesacol 400 mg.
- If you have obstructive stomach and intestine problems, use Mesacol tablets cautiously.
- Discuss all the medicines you are taking and your health problems with a doctor before starting Mesacol.
- Discontinue using Mesacol tablets and inform the doctor if you experience severe side effects.
