Mesacol CR Benefits & Uses

Mesacol CR is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ulcerative Colitis

Mesacol CR 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

Mesacol CR Related Warnings

Is the use of Mesacol CR safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Mesacol CR safely.

Safe
Is the use of Mesacol CR safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Mesacol CR as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Mesacol CR on the Kidneys?

Mesacol CR rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Mesacol CR on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Mesacol CR on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Mesacol CR on the Heart?

Using Mesacol CR does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Mesacol CR with Other Drugs

Mesacol CR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Cidofovir

Cidofovir Injection

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Caffeine

Diclofenac

Mesacol CR Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mesacol CR unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mesacol CR

Is this Mesacol CR habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Mesacol CR.

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

After taking Mesacol CR you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Mesacol CR only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Mesacol CR for mental disorders.

No

Mesacol CR Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mesacol CR

It is safe to take Mesacol CR with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mesacol CR

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mesacol CR with alcohol will be.

Unknown