Melasamine 1200 mg for Mild UC

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Asked for Male, 31 Years

Hello, I was diagnosed with mild UC 18 months ago and I have been on Mesacol OD -3tabs and Econorm 250 mg daily .A week ago my GI doctor did my colonoscopy and findings are completely normal without any inflammation or ulcers even in biopsy. Doctors has asked me to stop Mesacol OD but did not tell me whether to stop immediately or taper it down to stop gradually. Can anyone please suggest how to stop it?? Thanks

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Dr. P Pavan Goud General Surgeon 5 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. P Pavan Goud

General Surgeon 5 yrs exp Chennai

Hello, Ur colonoscopy is normal ,tapering of mesocol is not required

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