Mesalazine
Synonym : -
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.
Brands with Mesalazine :
Mesacol
Pentasa