Mesacol Tablet DR
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Product introduction
Mesacol Tablet DR 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.
Mesacol Tablet DR 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.
Mesacol Tablet DR 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.
Uses of Mesacol Tablet DR
Side effects of Mesacol Tablet DR
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 Mesacol
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
How to use Mesacol Tablet DR
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. Mesacol Tablet DR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mesacol Tablet DR works
Mesacol Tablet DR 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
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mesacol Tablet DR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mesacol Tablet DR 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. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mesacol Tablet DR 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 Mesacol Tablet DR, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
If you are taking Mesacol Tablet DR, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Driving
SAFE
Mesacol Tablet DR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Mesacol Tablet DR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mesacol Tablet DR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mesacol Tablet DR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Mesacol Tablet DR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Mesacol Tablet DR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mesacol Tablet DR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Mesacol Tablet DR?
If you miss a dose of Mesacol Tablet DR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Mesacol Tablet DR for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
- Do not take Mesacol Tablet DR if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- You have been prescribed Mesacol Tablet DR for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
- Take it with food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets or granules. Swallow them whole with plenty of water.
- Do not take antacids with Mesacol Tablet DR as it can make your inflammation worse.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
- Do not take Mesacol Tablet DR if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminosalicylic Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Mesacol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk for blood disorders, bone marrow failure, and associated complications.
If concurrent use can not be avoided, your doctor may monitor your blo
Concurrent use may increase the risk for blood disorders, bone marrow failure, and associated complications.
If concurrent use can not be avoided, your doctor may monitor your blo
Concurrent use may increase the risk of fall in white blood cell count.
If concurrent use can not be avoided, your doctor may monitor your blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Mesacol Tablet DR
Once A Day
40%
Twice A Day
37%
Thrice A Day
23%
What are you using Mesacol Tablet DR for?
Ulcerative co*
100%
*Ulcerative colitis
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
47%
Poor
27%
Average
27%
What were the side-effects while using Mesacol Tablet DR?
No Side Effec*
75%
Liver damage
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Mesacol Tablet DR?
With food
75%
With or witho*
25%
*With or without food
Please rate Mesacol Tablet DR on price
Expensive
42%
Average
42%
Not Expensive
17%
FAQs
My symptoms have improved can I stop taking Mesacol Tablet DR?
Continue to take Mesacol Tablet DR as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Mesacol Tablet DR without consulting your doctor.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Mesacol Tablet DR?
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestine which will worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of Mesacol Tablet DR, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.
Does Mesacol Tablet DR cause joint pain?
Yes, Mesacol Tablet DR may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you inform your doctor.
When is the best time to take Mesacol Tablet DR?
Take Mesacol Tablet DR exactly as directed by your doctor.
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: September, 2027
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: September, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Mesacol Tablet DR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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