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Mesalo Foam is a prescription medicine that is available as a Foam. It is typically used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
The optimal dosage of Mesalo Foam is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Mesalo Foam have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Mesalo Foam 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.
It is also important to note that Mesalo Foam has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mesalo Foam related warnings talks about Mesalo Foam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Mesalo Foam are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Mesalo Foam may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mesalo Foam is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mesalo Foam 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 Mesalo Foam safe for pregnant women?
Mesalo is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Mesalo Foam safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Mesalo on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Mesalo Foam on the Kidneys?
Mesalo rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mesalo Foam on the Liver?
Side effects of Mesalo rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mesalo Foam on the Heart?
Mesalo is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mesalo Foam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mesalo Foam habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mesalo Foam.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Mesalo Foam can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mesalo Foam is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mesalo Foam for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mesalo Foam
It is safe to take Mesalo Foam with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mesalo Foam
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mesalo Foam.
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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
