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Mesalazine / Mesalamine
How Mesalazine / Mesalamine works
Mesalazine / Mesalamine blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation of the lining of the intestines.
Side Effects
Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain
Usage
Mesalazine / Mesalamine is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Mesalazine / Mesalamine a steroid, NSAID, immunosuppressant, blood-thinner or sulfa drug?Mesalazine / Mesalamine is not a steroid, NSAID, immunosuppressant, blood-thinner or sulfa drug. It is an anti-inflammatory drug
Q. Can I take Mesalazine / Mesalamine forever?No. Mesalazine / Mesalamine should only be taken for the duration prescribed by your doctor
Q. Is Mesalazine / Mesalamine safe?Yes. Mesalazine / Mesalamine is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Can I take Asacol with Advil, Nyquil, tylenol, aspirin, Gaviscon, Imodium?Asacol (mesalazine) can be taken with Nyquil, Tylenol (paracetamol), Gaviscon (sodium alginate) and Imodium (loperamide) only if prescribed by your doctor. It should not be taken with Advil (ibuprofen) or aspirin
Q. Does Mesalazine / Mesalamine cause bleeding, weight gain, hair loss, immune suppression or liver problems?Mesalazine / Mesalamine may cause liver problems, immune suppression, hair loss, or bleeding. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
Q. Does Mesalazine / Mesalamine affect fertility or sperm count?There is no evidence of Mesalazine / Mesalamine affecting fertility, but it may very rarely and reversibly reduce sperm count. If you experience any such problems, please consult your doctor.
