Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Benefits & Uses

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ulcerative Colitis

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

Colitis
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Headache
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
Hair Loss
Rhinitis
Pharyngitis
पेट की गैस
Belching
Dizziness
Fatigue
Rash
Cough

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Related Warnings

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

Pregnant women can take Mesalamine (Mesalazine) without worrying about any side effects.

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

Side effects of Mesalamine (Mesalazine) for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

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

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) rarely harms the kidneys.

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

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) has very mild side effects on the liver.

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

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) is completely safe 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

Tacrolimus

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Cidofovir

Cidofovir Injection

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Caffeine

Diclofenac

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 -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mesalamine (Mesalazine)

Is this Mesalamine (Mesalazine) habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Mesalamine (Mesalazine) is addictive.

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

After taking Mesalamine (Mesalazine), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mesalamine (Mesalazine) can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Mesalamine (Mesalazine) only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Mesalamine (Mesalazine) for mental disorders.

No

Mesalamine (Mesalazine) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mesalamine (Mesalazine)

Taking Mesalamine (Mesalazine) with food is safe.

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