Mezavant (Mesalamine)

Mezavant (Mesalamine) is a prescription medication used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine and rectum where the gut lining becomes inflamed, resulting in bloody stool and abdominal pain. It reduces symptoms such as diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain associated with ulcerative colitis. The active ingredient in Mezavant is Mesalamine. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking Mezavant. The most common side effects of Mezavant may include the following:
• Abdominal pain;
• Nausea and vomiting;
• Diarrhea;
• Headache;
• Muscle pain;
• Weakness

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, including:
• Changes in the colour of your urine;
• Feeling tired than usual;
• Passage of frank blood;
• Severe chest pain;
• Worsening of symptoms

Before taking Mesalamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or other aminosalicylates such as balsalazide, olsalazine or aspirin, and sulfasalazine. If you have any other allergies. Mezavant is a capsule and should be taken orally with a cup of water, usually 3 times daily. Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, chew, or break. Before swallowing, do not cut, crush, chew, or break the tablets. You should drink enough water after taking your medicine. You should according to your doctor’s prescription. Do not use more than your prescribed dose, which may worsen your symptoms. Mezavant is like aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take aspirin. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.

Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
• Have problems with your heartbeat;
• Have lung or breathing problems;
• Have urinary tract infection or obstruction

Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Mesalamine passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Mesalamine and other medications such as diclofenac, aspirin, famotidine, celecoxib, ibuprofen and naproxen.

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