Meslo Information

Meslo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The right dosage of Meslo 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.

Some other side effects of Meslo have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Meslo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Meslo is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Meslo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Meslo contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Meslo have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Meslo is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Meslo Benefits & Uses
Meslo Dosage & How to Take
Meslo Side Effects
Meslo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Meslo with Other Drugs
Meslo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Meslo
Meslo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Meslo Benefits & Uses

Meslo is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ulcerative Colitis

Meslo 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

Meslo Related Warnings

Is the use of Meslo safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Meslo without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Meslo safe during breastfeeding?

Meslo may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Meslo on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Meslo on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Meslo on the Liver?

Side effects of Meslo rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Meslo on the Heart?

Using Meslo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Meslo with Other Drugs

Meslo 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

Meslo Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Meslo

Is this Meslo habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Meslo has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Meslo should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Meslo for mental disorders.

No

Meslo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Meslo

Taking Meslo with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Meslo

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Meslo with alcohol.

Unknown