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Mesaflor belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, the main ingredient is Mesalazine. The drug is in the form of a film-coated tablet, packed in a box of 5 blisters x 10 tablets. Patients follow the article below to know what Mesaflor drug works for? Dosage and how to use?
1. Indications of the drug Mesaflor
Indications for use of Mesaflor in the following cases:
People with terminal ulcerative colitis; sigmoid colitis ; Inflammatory bowel disease.
2. Contraindications to taking Mesaflor
Mesaflor is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with a history of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of Mesaflor; People with liver dysfunction; Severe kidney failure; People with intestinal obstruction ; pyloric stenosis ; Children under 12 years old.
3. Dosage and how to use Mesaflor
How to use: Mesaflor is used orally. Patients should swallow Mesaflor tablets whole, do not chew, break or crush because this can increase side effects.
Dosage:
In the treatment of acute exacerbations: 4g dose (about 8 Mesaflor 500mg tablets)/day x 2-3 times. In maintenance treatment: Mesaflor starting dose is 1.5g (about 3 Mesaflor 500mg tablets)/day x 2-3 times. Note: Patients should be treated with Mesaflor for about 3-6 weeks. Then re-evaluate the effectiveness to make a decision to increase or decrease the dose accordingly. The above Mesaflor dosage is for reference only. The specific dose of Mesaflor will depend on your condition and disease progression. To get the right dose of Mesaflor, patients need to consult their doctor.
4. Mesaflor drug interactions
Mesaflor may have an interaction reaction if used concurrently with:
Pentasa drug; Drug Azathioprine ; The drug 6-mercaptopurine; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Before being prescribed Mesaflor, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs they are taking. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Mesaflor.
5. Side effects of Mesaflor
At therapeutic doses, Mesaflor is well tolerated. However, during the use of Mesaflor, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Headache; Diarrhea ; Nausea; Stomachache; A rash; Drug fever. Itching and discomfort in the rectum. If you experience these symptoms, the patient should stop using Mesaflor and notify the doctor for appropriate treatment.
6. Be careful when taking Mesaflor
Be careful when using Mesaflor for people with kidney failure, liver failure. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should consult their doctor before taking Mesaflor. Absolutely do not use when Mesaflor has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Mesaflor, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Mesaflor treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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