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Mesazed 800 Tablet
Mesalazine
Uses of Mesazed Tablet
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
Introduction of Mesazed 800 Tablet
Mesazed 800 Tablet is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a type of bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis. It helps to reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding and stomach pain by reducing inflammation in the bowel.
Mesazed 800 Tablet may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis. It should be taken with food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, itching, flatulence, and vomiting. If these symptoms bother you, do not go away, or get worse, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat, or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach. Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Side effects of Mesazed Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mesazed
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
How to use Mesazed Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mesazed 800 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mesazed Tablet works
Mesazed 800 Tablet is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.
Safety advice
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mesazed 800 Tablet.
Pregnancy
Mesazed 800 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Breast feeding
Mesazed 800 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If you are taking Mesazed 800 Tablet, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
If you are taking Mesazed 800 Tablet, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Driving
Mesazed 800 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Mesazed 800 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mesazed 800 Tablet may be needed.
Use of Mesazed 800 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Mesazed 800 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
Mesazed 800 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mesazed 800 Tablet may be needed.
Brand
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
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