Meslo 800mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
127.38
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Meslo 800mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Meslo 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.If you are taking Meslo 800mg Tablet, monitor the baby for diarrhea.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Meslo 800mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Meslo 800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meslo 800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Meslo 800mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Meslo 800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meslo 800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Mesalazine / Mesalamine   800mg

Uses of Meslo Tablet
Meslo 800mg Tablet is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

How to use Meslo Tablet
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. Meslo 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Meslo Tablet works
Meslo 800mg Tablet blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation of the lining of the intestines.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain.

Expert advice for Meslo Tablet

Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to mesalazine, to any other content in the medicine, aspirin and other salicylate drugs.
Do not take mesalazine if you have severe kidney or liver problems, blood disorders or uncontrolled bleeding.
Do not take mesalazine if you have stomach or bowel ulcers or a history of bleeding ulcers, glucose-galactose mala absorption, Lapp-lactase deficiency or galactose intolerance.
Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with liver, kidney or lung disease (asthma).
Avoid taking mesalazine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Meslo a steroid, NSAID, immunosuppressant, blood-thinner or sulfa drug?
Meslo is not a steroid, NSAID, immunosuppressant, blood-thinner or sulfa drug. It is an anti-inflammatory drug

Q. Can I take Meslo forever?
No. Meslo should only be taken for the duration prescribed by your doctor

Q. Is Meslo safe?
Yes. Meslo is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Can I take Asacol with Advil, Nyquil, tylenol, aspirin, Gaviscon, Imodium?
Asacol (mesalazine) can be taken with Nyquil, Tylenol (paracetamol), Gaviscon (sodium alginate) and Imodium (loperamide) only if prescribed by your doctor. It should not be taken with Advil (ibuprofen) or aspirin

Q. Does Meslo cause bleeding, weight gain, hair loss, immune suppression or liver problems?
Meslo may cause liver problems, immune suppression, hair loss, or bleeding. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q. Does Meslo affect fertility or sperm count?
There is no evidence of Meslo affecting fertility, but it may very rarely and reversibly reduce sperm count. If you experience any such problems, please consult your doctor.

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