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Mesalo Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
The right dosage of Mesalo Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mesalo Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Mesalo Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mesalo Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mesalo Tablet related warnings talks about Mesalo Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Mesalo Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Mesalo Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mesalo Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mesalo Tablet 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Mesalo Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Mesalo is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Mesalo Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Mesalo on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Mesalo Tablet on the Kidneys?
Mesalo rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mesalo Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Mesalo rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mesalo Tablet on the Heart?
Mesalo is not harmful for the heart.
Mesalo Tablet 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 Mesalo Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mesalo Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mesalo Tablet.
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 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mesalo Tablet 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 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mesalo Tablet
It is safe to take Mesalo Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mesalo Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mesalo Tablet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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