Mesacol Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Mesalazine

Indications/Uses

Treatment of ulcerative colitis & maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis & Crohn's ileocolitis.

Click to view Mesacol detailed prescribing information

Dosage/Direction for Use

1-2 tab tid. Acute 800 mg tid (2.4 g daily) for 6 wk. Max: 60 mg/kg daily. Maintenance: 800 mg bid (1.6 g daily) for 6 mth, reduce dose to 1.2 g daily for long term remission.

Click to view Mesacol detailed prescribing information

Overdosage

View Mesacol overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to salicylate. Childn <2 yr.

Click to view Mesacol detailed prescribing information

Special Precautions

Hepatic & renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Click to view Mesacol detailed prescribing information

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, heartburn, GI discomfort, vomiting, stomatitis, dryness of mouth. Headache, dizziness, skin rash.

Click to view Mesacol detailed prescribing information

Drug Interactions

Coumarin, MTX, probenecid, spironolactone, rifampicin, furosemide.

Click to view Mesacol detailed prescribing information

Action

View Mesacol mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details.

MIMS Class

GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories

ATC Classification

A07EC02 - mesalazine ; Belongs to the class of aminosalicylic acid and similar antiinflammatory. Used in the treatment of intestinal inflammation.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Mesacol EC tab 400 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Mesacol

mesalazine

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma

Distributor:

DKLL

Marketer:

Ranbaxy