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Mesalacure is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
The optimal dosage of Mesalacure is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Mesalacure side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mesalacure are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mesalacure is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Mesalacure's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Mesalacure contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Mesalacure with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mesalacure is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mesalacure 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 Mesalacure safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Mesalacure in pregnant women.
Is the use of Mesalacure safe during breastfeeding?
Mesalacure may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mesalacure on the Kidneys?
Mesalacure may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mesalacure on the Liver?
Mesalacure may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Mesalacure on the Heart?
Using Mesalacure does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Mesalacure 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 Mesalacure unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mesalacure habit forming or addictive?
Mesalacure does not cause addiction.
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 Mesalacure can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mesalacure only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mesalacure for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mesalacure
Taking Mesalacure with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mesalacure
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mesalacure with alcohol.
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