Mesahenz 800mg Tablet: Effective Relief for Your Needs

Mesahenz 800mg Tablet

Description

• Contains the active ingredient Mesalazine.
• Belongs to the family known as aminosalicylates.
• Used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s ileocolitis, which are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

Uses

• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s ileocolitis

Therapeutic Effects

• Reduces gut inflammation.
• Inhibits inflammatory compounds.
• Counters free radicals.
• Adjusts the immune response, providing relief, promoting healing, and managing these conditions.

Contraindications

• Do not take if you are allergic to Mesalazine, aspirin, salicylate, or any of its ingredients.
• Do not take if you have severe kidney disease or blood abnormalities while taking other medicines, such as sulphasalazine.
• Not for use in children under the age of 2.
• Consult a doctor if you have or have had a history of severe skin rash or skin peeling, blistering, and mouth sores.

Before Treatment

• Kidney and blood function will be assessed through tests.
• Periodic monitoring of liver, kidney, and blood health using blood and urine samples throughout treatment.

Possible Side Effects

• Serious: unexpected nose bleeds, bleeding gums, bruising more easily; problems with kidney function; skin rash with flaking, boils or sore lips, or mouth; fever, sore throat; mouth or lip ulcers; spots underneath your skin; swollen ankles.
• Common: diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, indigestion, bloating, muscle pain.

Interaction with Other Drugs

• Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional, supplements, and herbal products.
• Certain medications, such as Lactulose, interact with Mesahenz 800mg tablet and reduce their effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Storage

• Store at 30°C.
• Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Always check the expiration date.

Dosage and Administration

• Take exactly as directed by your doctor.
• Do not crush or chew the tablets.
• Swallow the tablets whole with water.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dosage.
• If you miss a dose, do not double the dosage.

Safety Advice

• Pregnancy: consult a healthcare professional.
• Breastfeeding: consult a healthcare professional.
• Lungs: inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment.
• Liver: use cautiously in liver patients. Consult a doctor about pre-existing liver conditions.
• Alcohol: consult a doctor for more information.
• Driving: does not alter the capacity of driving or operating machinery.

FAQs

1. How can I manage side effects while taking Mesahenz 800mg tablet?

   • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
   • Consult your physician if your side effects are severe or persistent.

2. Can I give the Mesahenz 800mg tablet to children?

   • No, Mesahenz 800mg tablet should not be given to children under 2 years of age.

3. Are there any dietary restrictions while taking Mesahenz 800mg tablet?

   • There are no specific dietary restrictions, but it is recommended to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

4. Can Mesahenz 800mg tablet be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

   • It is unsafe to consume Mesahenz 800mg tablet during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare professional.

5. How long does it take for Mesahenz 800mg tablet to start working?

   • The time it takes for the Mesahenz 800mg tablet to start working varies from person to person.

6. What are the side effects of Mesahenz 800mg tablet?

   • The common side effects are diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, indigestion, bloating, and muscle pain.

Fact Box

• Molecule name: Mesalazine
• Therapeutic class: Anti-inflammatory drug
• Pharmacological class: Aminosalicylates
• Indications:
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Crohn’s ileocolitis

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