Mesalamine Marketing Information
Mesalamine is sold in pharmcies as "Asacol". It is also possible to purchase Asacol in online store. Usually it doesn't require doctor's receipt. Mesalamine also can be sold as: Apriso, Asacolon, Asalazin Medichrom, Asalex, Asalit, Asamax, Asavixin, Asazine, Bufexan, Canasa, Claversal, Colitan, Colitofalk, Crohnax, Crohnezine, Ectospasmol, Enteraproct, Enterasin, Etiasa, Favorat, Fivasa, Ipocol, Jucolon, Laboxantryl, Lextrasa, Li
Mesalamine Description
Generic Mesalamine is a perfect remedy in struggle against ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring. Generic Mesalamine acts by affecting a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.
Generic name of Generic Mesalamine is Mesalamine.
Brand names of Generic Mesalamine are Mesalamine, Lialda, Pentasa.
Mesalamine Dosage
Generic Mesalamine is available in:
400mg Standard DosageTake Generic Mesalamine orally with or without food, with water.
Do not crush or chew it.
If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Generic Mesalamine suddenly.
Mesalamine Missing of dose
Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.
Mesalamine Overdose
If you overdose Generic Mesalamine and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately.
Mesalamine Side effects
Generic Mesalamine has its side effects. The most common are:
mild nauseavomitingstomach crampsdiarrheagasfeversore throatconstipationheadachedizzinesstired feelingskin rashLess common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Mesalamine:
allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)severe stomach paincrampingbloody diarrheaSide effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.
Mesalamine Contra-indications
Do not take Generic Mesalamine if you are allergic to Generic Mesalamine components.
Do not use Generic Mesalamine if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother.
You should not use Generic Mesalamine if you are allergic to mesalamine or to aspirin or other salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others).
Before using Generic Mesalamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: a stomach condition called pyloric stenosis;a history of allergy to sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);a heart condition such as congestive heart failure;kidney disease; or liver disease.
It can be dangerous to stop Generic Mesalamine taking suddenly.
Mesalamine Frequently asked questions
Q: What is Generic Mesalamine?
A: Generic Mesalamine is a perfect remedy in struggle against ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.
Q: What is Generic Mesalamine important information?
A: You should not use Generic Mesalamine if you are allergic to mesalamine or to aspirin or other salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others). Before using Generic Mesalamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: a stomach condition called pyloric stenosis;a history of allergy to sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);a heart condition such as congestive heart failure;kidney disease; or liver disease. It can be dangerous to take Generic Mesalamine if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother. Do not take Generic Mesalamine in case of allergy to this medicine or to its ingredients. If you want to achieve most effective results it is better do not stop taking Generic Mesalamine suddenly.
Q: What are generic and brand names of Generic Mesalamine?
A: Generic name of Generic Mesalamine is Mesalamine (oral). Brand names of Generic Mesalamine are Mesalamine, Lialda, Pentasa.