Mesacol OD Tablet PR

Overview of Mesacol OD Tablet PR
Mesacol OD Tablet PR is an anti-inflammatory medicine designed to manage inflammatory bowel disorders such as ulcerative colitis. It helps relieve symptoms including diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and bloating by calming inflammation in the intestines.

This medicine can also be used for Crohn’s ileocolitis. It should be taken with food, exactly as directed by your doctor. Completing the full course is important because stopping treatment early may cause symptoms to return or worsen.

Possible Effects
Some people may experience mild side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, headache, flatulence, or skin irritation. Most side effects are temporary. Severe allergic reactions are rare but may include swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, rash, fever, or extreme fatigue. Seek urgent medical help if any of these occur.

Before using this medicine, inform your healthcare provider if you have liver or kidney problems, digestive blockages, or any other health conditions. Discuss your age and other medications you are taking, as these factors may affect suitability. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before use.

Primary Uses

• Ulcerative colitis

• Crohn’s disease

Benefits
Mesacol OD Tablet PR works locally in the intestines to reduce inflammation, promoting healing of ulcers and alleviating symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bleeding. By controlling intestinal inflammation, it helps prevent future flare-ups and supports better digestive health.

Common Side Effects
Most effects are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen:

• Flatulence

• Headache

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Abdominal pain

• Rash

How to Take
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. The tablet may be taken with or without food, but taking it at the same time every day is recommended for best results. Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, crush, or break it.

How It Works
Mesacol OD Tablet PR contains aminosalicylates, which work by reducing the production of chemical messengers in the intestines that cause inflammation. This decreases ulceration, bleeding, and pain while helping prevent future disease flare-ups.

Safety Guidelines

• Alcohol: Use with caution and consult your doctor

• Pregnancy: Only use if prescribed after assessing potential risks

• Breastfeeding: May pass into breast milk; consult your doctor

• Driving: Usually does not impair driving ability

• Kidney: Use with caution; dose adjustments may be required. Not recommended in severe kidney disease

• Liver: Use with caution; dose adjustments may be required

Missed Dose Instructions
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If the next dose is near, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Avoid taking a double dose.