Mesalamine (Mesalazine)

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Mesalamine (Mesalazine)
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Information

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Benefits & Uses

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) is used to treat the following -

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Maximum dose 2 g/day
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Above 5 years old can take

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mesalamine (Mesalazine) is used -

Severe

  • Pancreatic inflammation

Moderate

Mild

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Mesalamine (Mesalazine) safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) safe during breastfeeding?


    Mesalamine (Mesalazine) has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) on the Kidneys?


    Mesalamine (Mesalazine) rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) on the Liver?


    Mesalamine (Mesalazine) may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) with Other Drugs

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mesalamine (Mesalazine) unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Mesalamine (Mesalazine)

  • Is this Mesalamine (Mesalazine) habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Mesalamine (Mesalazine). So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Mesalamine (Mesalazine) only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Mesalamine (Mesalazine) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Mesalamine (Mesalazine)


    Taking Mesalamine (Mesalazine) with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Mesalamine (Mesalazine)


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mesalamine (Mesalazine).

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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