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Mezakool 400mg Tablet

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Mezakool 400mg Tablet is a product of Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition: Mesalazine (400mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Mezakool 400mg Tablet

Description:

Mezakool 400mg Tablet is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a type of bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis. It helps to reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding and stomach pain by reducing inflammation in the bowel.

Mezakool 400mg Tablet 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. 

Earlier 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.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Mezakool 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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 them

Ordinary side effects of Mezakool

  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Rash
  • Stomach pain/epigastric pain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mezakool 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mezakool 400mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Mezakool 400mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
If you are taking Mezakool 400mg Tablet, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Driving
SAFE
Mezakool 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Mezakool 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Employ of Mezakool 400mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Mezakool 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

My symptoms have improved can I stop taking Mezakool 400mg Tablet?

Continue to take Mezakool 400mg Tablet as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Mezakool 400mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Mezakool 400mg Tablet?

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 Mezakool 400mg Tablet, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.

Does Mezakool 400mg Tablet cause joint pain?

Affirmative, Mezakool 400mg Tablet may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you inform your doctor.

When is the best time to take Mezakool 400mg Tablet?

Take Mezakool 400mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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