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Does mesalamine affect covid vaccine
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I take mesahenz 1200 tablet twice daily for ulcerative colitis and also take probiotics ..will this medicine affect the efficacy of the covid 19 vaccine..do I need to skip a dose of the medication before or after taking the covid vaccine..
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Melasamine is a Prostaglandin inhibitor. It is not an immuno-suppresant.
So it can't affect the efficiency of Covid vaccine. Please take the vaccine if it is due.
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No data available that indicates delayed or slower immune response to covid vaccination
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Don't worry u can continue mesahenz.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Dr. Vivek Dasgupta
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Bongaigaon
Don't skip a dose.
It won't effect the efficacy of COVID Vaccine.
Take the medications as advised.
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