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Mesacol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet,Suspension,Suppository. It is typically used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
The right dosage of Mesacol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mesacol as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mesacol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Mesacol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mesacol related warnings talks about Mesacol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Mesacol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Mesacol may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Mesacol is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Mesacol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Mesacol safe for pregnant women?
Mesacol is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Mesacol safe during breastfeeding?
Mesacol has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mesacol on the Kidneys?
Mesacol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mesacol on the Liver?
Mesacol has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Mesacol on the Heart?
Mesacol is completely safe for the heart.
Mesacol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mesacol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mesacol habit forming or addictive?
Mesacol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mesacol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mesacol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mesacol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mesacol
Taking Mesacol with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mesacol
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mesacol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Asacol® (mesalamine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 684
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 820-822
