Mesacol 500mg Suppository

Uses of Mesacol 500mg Suppository

Mesacol 500mg Suppository is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Including Ulcerative Colitis, Inflamed Anus or Rectum, Maintain Remission in Crohn’s Disease

Side effects of Mesacol 500mg Suppository

The most common side effects of Mesacol 500mg Suppository are – Fever, Sore Throat or Other Flu Symptoms, Constipation, Headache or Dizziness, Mild Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Cramps, Diarrhea, Gas, Tired Feeling, Skin Rash

These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.

Precautions while using Mesacol 500mg Suppository

Do not use Mesacol 500mg Suppository if you are allergic to – Mesalazine/Mesalamine

If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Mesacol 500mg Suppository.

If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.

To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.

How Mesacol 500mg Suppository works

Mesacol 500mg Suppository contains – Mesalazine/Mesalamine

Mesalazine acts locally on colonic mucosa and reduces inflammation through a variety of anti-inflammatory processes.

Dosage of Mesacol 500mg Suppository

The dosage of Mesacol 500mg Suppository depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.

Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Overdose of Mesacol 500mg Suppository

If you forget to take a dose of Mesacol 500mg Suppository, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.

If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.