Mesacol 1 G Suppositories

Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease

If you are allergic to MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S (tablet/suppository) is not recommended for children below 2 years, and MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S granules are not recommended for children below 6 years. Please inform your doctor before taking MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S should be used with caution in the elderly. Avoid taking MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S if you have severe kidney failure. Severe skin reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin peeling and blistering) or Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a painful rash that spreads and blisters) can occur in some patients taking MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S. Therefore, if you notice any skin reactions while taking MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S, please consult a doctor immediately. If you have stomach pain or cramps, severe headache, fever or rash, stop taking MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S and consult a doctor. If you have a stomach ulcer, asthma, any medical condition that can cause bleeding, liver, kidney or blood problems, inform your doctor before taking MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S.

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Mesacol Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away. Abdominal pain Diarrhea Hair fall Joint or bone pain Inflammation of liver Hair loss Muscle Constriction of air passages Headache Inflammation of heart muscles Nausea Abnormal blood counts Vomiting Skin rashes Changes in levels of liver enzyme Kidney failure Inflammation of heart lining Stiffness or myalgia Inflammation of pancreas Mesacol Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.

MESACOL 1GM SUPPOSITORIES 5'S may have interaction with a laxative (lactulose), painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen), immunosuppressants (azathioprine), chemotherapy drugs (thioguanine, mercaptopurine).

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protect from light and moisture.

Symptoms may include dizziness or light-headedness; fast or difficult breathing; feeling of being unusually cold; general feeling of being unwell; muscle pain or tenderness; slow or irregular heartbeat; unusual drowsiness; unusual stomach discomfort; unusual weakness or tiredness.

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.