What is Mesacol 800 mg?
Mesacol tablet is used to treat ulcerative colitis and Chron's disease, which is mild to moderate. It is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition.
The medicine reduces symptoms such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain.
It contains Mesalamine as an active ingredient in the class of drugs called Salicylates.
Mesacol stops the production of chemical messengers that cause inflammation. It is an FDA-approved drug and should be used if your doctor advises it.
Always buy it from a reputed online or offline pharmacy store to ensure the product's safety with a doctor's prescription.
How to take Mesacol tablets?
Mesacol is a pill to be taken orally by mouth. Swallow a pill with a glass of water. Avoid breaking, chewing, or crushing the pill.
Take it with or with our food to your comfort. But always take it at the same time daily. Take the number of tablets your doctor recommended.
If you miss a dose, take it immediately after you remember. Skip the missed dose if it's soon time for the next dose.
Don't overdose on it. If you did so, immediately visit a nearby doctor and discuss.
How does Mesacol 800 work?
Mesacol 800 tablets work by preventing or reducing the production of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation in the intestines.
Thus, it relieves symptoms of ulcerative colitis, such as stomach pain, bleeding, and more.
What are the side effects of Mesacol 800 tablets?
The side effects of Mesacol 800 mg are:
- Flatulence
- Rashes
- Nausea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Epigastric pain
- Abdominal pain.
However, these side effects don't require medical attention. They disappear with time. Please consult a doctor if any of them become severe.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Mesacol 800 mg?
Keep these precautions in mind when you are taking Mesacol tablets:
- If you are allergic to Mesalamine, avoid taking Mesacol.
- Don't consume excess alcohol with this medicine.
- If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy soon, take the medicine after consulting a doctor.
- Breastfeeding mothers should use it only if suggested by a doctor as it can pass to the breast milk and harm babies.
- Patients with kidney and liver disease should use Mesacol 800 mg with caution.
- If you experience severe side effects, inform your doctor.
- Older patients should use it with caution as it can increase the risk of kidney and liver impairment.
- Children below 18 should not use Mesacol tablets in any condition.
- Patients suffering from gastrointestinal tract obstruction should be used with caution.
- Inform your doctor if you have lung diseases such as asthma or COPD.
