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Zemakool is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
The right dosage of Zemakool depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zemakool can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zemakool 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 Zemakool is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Zemakool has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zemakool related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Zemakool are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Zemakool may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Zemakool is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Zemakool 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zemakool is used -
Mild
Is the use of Zemakool safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Zemakool in pregnant women.
Is the use of Zemakool safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Zemakool on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Zemakool on the Kidneys?
Zemakool rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zemakool on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zemakool on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zemakool on the Heart?
Using Zemakool does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Zemakool 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 Zemakool unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zemakool habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zemakool has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zemakool. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Zemakool should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Zemakool is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zemakool
It is safe to take Zemakool with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zemakool
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zemakool with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
