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Mesacol 500 mg Suppository
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Mesacol 500 mg Suppository

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsMesalazine
Description
Mesacol 500 mg Suppository is used for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative proctitis (a mild form of ulcerative colitis, involving only the rectum), characterized by rectal bleeding, bloody diarrhea, redness, and ulcerations of the lining of the rectum. It acts locally in the rectum to reduce these symptoms and therefore intended for rectal use only.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Mesacol 500 mg Suppository

  • Flatulence (Passing of gas)
  • Dizziness
  • Rectal pain
  • Rectal Irritation
  • Skin rash

Uses of Mesacol 500 mg Suppository

What is it prescribed for?

  • Ulcerative proctitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required by this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to mesalazine or any other components present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Use of nephrotoxic medicines

The use of nephrotoxic medicines along with this medicine may increase the risk of kidney damage. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine to avoid such interactions.

Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs)

The use of NSAIDs along with this medicine may increase the risk of kidney impairment. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine to avoid such interactions.

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age since safety and efficacy are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Kidney disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use this medicine as advised by your doctor. Do not use in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Follow all the instructions given in the patient information leaflet.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine reduces the symptoms of ulcerative proctitis and prevents the worsening of symptoms by blocking the production of certain natural substances in the colon and rectum.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Anti-inflammatory agents, Rectal preparations

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2020 [cited 9 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021252s023lbl.pdf

Mesalamine Rectal: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 9 June 2020]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a614021.html

Patient Information Leaflet on 'Asacol' Suppositories [Internet]. Mcs.open.ac.uk. 2020 [cited 9 June 2020]. Available from:

http://mcs.open.ac.uk/nlg/old_projects/pills/corpus/base/data/Smith_Kline_&_French/Asacol_Suppositories/Asacol_Suppositories.html

[Internet]. Hpra.ie. 2020 [cited 9 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/81149f15-e235-4503-a72a-ffe0a97b0fe3.pdf
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