Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine)

SKU

CMS1103

USA Brand Name

Pentasa

Strength

800mg

Generic Name

Mesalamine

Manufacturer

Sun Pharma Laboratories, India

## Mesacol 800 Mg Tablet (Mesalamine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Mesacol?

Mesalamine is the generic version for Mesacol

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine)?

Pentasa

## About Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine)

Mesacol 800 mg contains Mesalamine as an active ingredient which is used in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease and available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma Laboratories (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Mesacol 800 mg.

## Strength :

Mesacol 800 mg contains Mesalamine, 800 mg per tablet which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine)?

Mesacol 800 mg is used in the treatment of:

Crohn’s Disease

Ulcerative Colitis (Swelling and Scarring of Colon and Rectum)

## How Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine) Works?

Mesacol 800 mg containing Mesalamine blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation of the lining of the intestine.

## Before You Use Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Mesalamine

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving as it may cause Drowsiness

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine)?

You should not take Mesacol 800 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver/Kidney Dysfunctioning

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Have Blood Disorders or uncontrolled Bleeding

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Have Stomach or Bowel Ulcers

Have Asthma or any other Lung Disease

Have Galactose Intolerance or Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant/conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Dosage:

Mesacol 800 mg contains Mesalamine, which is used in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. Its suppository is also available without any side effects. You should consult your doctor for the duration of dosage and frequency as the age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Mesacol 800 mg tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. Try to take it regularly for better results.

## How Much Of The Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine) to Be Used?

Mesacol 800 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Mesacol 800 mg.

## How To Take The Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine)?

Mesacol 800 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time regularly with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Mesacol 800 Mg?

You are always advised to take Mesacol 800 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly if you are feeling better. You are not advised to take it in a larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect the Overdose symptoms.

Symptomatic Supportive measures should be taken in case of Extended-Release Mesacol 800 mg Tablet.

Overdose of Mesacol 800 mg suppository is rare due to limited absorption from the colon.

## Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Mesacol 800 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Mesacol 800 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but do not double the dose if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Mesacol 800 Mg (Mesalamine)?

Hypersensitivity

Abdominal and stomach pain

Blurred vision

Bloating

Headache

Irregular heartbeat

Hair loss

Constipation

Dry mouth

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Mesacol 800 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other Medication or Beverages or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Tacrolimus

Adefovir

Deferasirox

Botulism immune globulin

It may also interact with Disease conditions like:

Impaired Liver Function

Renal Impairment

## Warning And Precaution:

Mesacol 800 mg can worsen the conditions like:

Active Peptic Ulcer

Asthma

Liver/ kidney Dysfunction

It should be given cautiously

In the patients who are using NSAIDs as it may increase the risk of Renal Impairment.

In Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment or replacements when you are suffering from all these conditions

## Things To Remember:

To lower the risk of Dizziness , rise up slowly from lying or sitting position

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

## Indications :

Mesacol 800 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Always take the doses on time and regularly as per schedule. Do not stop in between even if you feel better.

## Storage :

Store the Mesacol 800 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.