Mesacol 800 mg Tablet DR

Mesacol 800 mg (Mesalamine)

Buy Mesacol 800 mg tablet (also known as mesalamine), is used for the treatment and prevention of short episodes of ulcerative colitis (inflammatory disease of colon) and Crohn’s ileocolitis (inflammation of lining of ileum and colon). Mesacol 800 mg tablet also called amino salicylate drugs.

Mesacol 800 mg tablet (also known as mesalamine) is used for the treatment and prevention of short episodes of ulcerative colitis (inflammatory disease of colon) and Crohn’s ileocolitis (inflammation of lining of ileum and colon).

Mesacol 800 mg tablet belongs to a class of drugs called as amino salicylate drugs. It acts locally in the intestine to reduce the inflammation and prevents further swelling, ulcers or abscess (puss filled swelling).

Do not take Mesacol 800 if you are:

• Allergic to the main ingredient Mesalamine or any other ingredient of the drug.
• Are breast feeding your baby.
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant.

Tell your doctor if you:

• Have liver disease
• Have kidney disease
• Are using any vitamins or supplements
• Are suffering from any other ailments
• Are allergic to any food or medicine
• Are using any other medication

The recommended dose will be fixed by your doctor after examining you thoroughly. Usually the dose of Mesacol 400 mg depends upon age, weight, severity of condition, response to treatment and also drug interaction. Generally Mesacol 800 is to be taken once or twice a day as per the advice of your doctor.

Mesacol 800 needs to be taken for the entire period of time which has been prescribed by your doctor. You must not leave the medicine mid way without consulting with your doctor.

• Overdose

The medicine should be taken only in the prescribed quantity. Over dose of medicine should be avoided. Overdose may result in several side effects. In case of overdose of medicine you must consult your doctor immediately.

• Miss dose

Missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember unless the time for the next dose is almost near. In such case you should skip the dose and continue with the original schedule.

• Nausea
• Liver enzyme increased
• Acne
• Allergic reaction
• Itching
• Back pain
• Chest pain
• Constipation
• Dizziness, Dry mouth
• Shortness of breath,
•  Loss of appetite, Muscle pain