Mesalazine (400mg)
Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis. It should be taken with food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, itching, flatulence, and vomiting. If these symptoms bother you, do not go away, or get worse, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat, or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach. Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Mesahenz
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR. Please consult your doctor.
Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If you are taking Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Continue to take Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR without consulting your doctor.
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestine which will worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.
Yes, Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you inform your doctor.
Take Mesahenz 400 Tablet DR exactly as directed by your doctor.
