Specification | |
US Brand Name | Asacol |
Strength | 400mg |
Generic Name | Mesalamine |
Manufacturer | Sun Pharma Laboratories, India |
Mesacol - 400 mg is manufactured by Sun Pharma Laboratories
in India and is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drug stores,
and medical stores. It is one of the leading brands in India.
Strength of Mesacol - 400
mg (Mesalamine)
Mesacol- 400 mg contains Mesalamine as the active medicinal
ingredient.
It should be noted that this medicine is available in varying
strengths.
Mesacol - 400 mg
(Mesalamine) is used for the treatment and prevention of:
·
Crohn’s disease
·
Ulcerative colitis
How Mesacol - 400 mg
(Mesalamine) works?
Mesacol – 400 mg improves the symptoms and condition of the
patient by
1.
It simply blocks the release of chemical messengers that
cause inflammation to the cell linings of intestines.
Before You Use a Mesacol -
400 mg (Mesalamine)
You should be sure that:
1.
You are not allergic to it.
2.
It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or
not interacting with those.
What should I avoid while
using Mesacol - 400 mg (Mesalamine)?
·
Using Alcohol
·
Using Riociguat
When not to use Mesacol -
400 mg (Mesalamine)?
One should avoid using Mesacol - 400 mg
1.
If one is allergic to it.
2.
If one is pregnant
3.
If one is suffering from any kidney disease
4.
If one is suffering from any liver disease
Tell your doctor if
·
You are allergic to Mesacol – 400 mg
·
You are taking any other medication for any disease or
disorder.
·
You are pregnant.
Dosage of Mesacol - 400 mg
(Mesalamine)
Mesacol – 400 mg is available in varying strengths and at
different doses.
Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.
How much of Mesacol - 400
mg (Mesalamine) to be Used?
Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to
the person’s health. It is available in the form of a tablet.
How to Use Mesacol - 400 mg
(Mesalamine)?
·
One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before and
after taking this medicine.
·
Swallow it as a whole.
·
One should take this medicine as long as directed by the
physician.
·
Take this medicine with food.
For how long should I
continue using Mesacol - 400 mg (Mesalamine)
One should take this medicine as long as directed by the physician.
Overdose of Mesacol - 400
mg (Mesalamine) medicine can lead to-
Contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
Missed dose of Mesacol -
400 mg (Mesalamine)
Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly
close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses
at the same time or extra doses.
Side effects of Mesacol -
400 mg (Mesalamine)
The side effects of Mesacol- 400 mg are as follows:
·
Nausea
·
Headache
·
Diarrhea
·
Abdominal pain
Drug Interactions with
Mesacol - 400 mg (Mesalamine)
If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines,
these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Mesacol – 400 mg. Some of
the drugs that are known to interact with Mesacol- 400 mg are as follows:
·
Adefovir
·
Tacrolimus
·
Deferasirox
You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are
already taking and always follow the instructions.
Contraindications for Mesacol - 400 mg (Mesalamine)