Mesacol (Mesalazine)

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Brand Name: Mesacol

Generic Name: Mesalazine

Manufacturer/Agent: Sun Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 400mg

Pack size: 50

Trade Price: KES 4,500.00

Retail Price: @ KES 120.00

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Class: Aminosalicylates (Gastrointestinal drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C7H7NO3 = 153.1

Precautions: Severe renal or hepatic impairment. active peptic ulceration. caution in the elderly. hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: Anti-inflammatory in inflammatory bowel disease; ulcerative colitis, maintenance of remission of ulceration in ulcerative colitis or crohn`s disease. taken on empty stomach with plenty of water.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal distress. headache. allergic reactions. blood dyscrasias. diarrhoea. nausea. vomiting abdominal pain.

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