Mesalazine / Mesalamine is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

Mesalazine / Mesalamine blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation of the lining of the intestines.

Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain

• 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.

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

Ques. Q. Can I take Mesalazine / Mesalamine forever?
No. Mesalazine / Mesalamine should only be taken for the duration prescribed by your doctor

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

Ques. 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

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

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