Mesacol 800 mg Tablet

Mesacol 800 mg Tablet contains 800 mg of mesalazine (mesalamine) in each tablet. It is an aminosalicylate medicine used to help treat and maintain remission in inflammatory bowel diseases, especially ulcerative colitis. Mesacol 800 mg Tablet works in the gut to reduce inflammation and can help ease symptoms such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain. This specific Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. tablet is a higher-strength option designed for patients whose doctor wants a larger amount of mesalamine in each dose.

How it works: Mesalazine / Mesalamine acts mainly inside the bowel lining, where it helps block chemicals that cause inflammation. Because Mesacol 800 mg Tablet delivers the medicine in tablet form, it is used to provide targeted anti-inflammatory treatment for the colon.

Mesacol 800 mg Tablet is a higher-strength version compared with Mesacol 400 mg Tablet, so fewer tablets may be needed to reach a prescribed daily dose. Doctors may choose Mesacol 800 mg Tablet for people who are already stabilized on mesalamine, need a higher maintenance dose, or want to reduce the number of tablets taken each day. It is not meant to be self-started at a higher dose without medical guidance.

• Ulcerative colitis
• Maintenance of remission in inflammatory bowel disease
• Reduction of bowel inflammation
• Help with diarrhea, bleeding, and urgency caused by colitis

• Swallow the Mesacol 800 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed; some people take it once daily, while others need divided doses.
• You can take it with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Keep taking it even if you feel better, because stopping early can let symptoms return.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Mesacol 800 mg Tablet provides 800 mg of mesalazine (mesalamine), so this is a higher-strength tablet than Mesacol 400 mg Tablet. The total dose may be taken once daily or in divided doses depending on the condition being treated and the doctor’s plan. The exact daily amount and maximum dose are determined by your prescriber; do not change the number of tablets on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Mesalazine / Mesalamine may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain or stomach upset
• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Gas or bloating
• Rash
• Fatigue

• Do not use Mesacol 800 mg Tablet if you are allergic to mesalazine, mesalamine, or other salicylates.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because mesalamine can affect kidney function and may need monitoring.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, a history of pancreatitis, or previous severe skin reactions.
• Report any new rash, fever, chest symptoms, or worsening bowel symptoms right away.
• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor has told you to limit fluid intake.
• Tell your healthcare professional before surgery or any new prescription, since your full medication list matters.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without asking your doctor, especially if it is controlling ulcerative colitis.

• Azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine
• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys, such as NSAIDs or certain antibiotics
• Blood thinners like warfarin, if your doctor is monitoring you closely
• Other mesalamine or salicylate products
• Live vaccines or medicines that may be affected by immune treatment plans

Store Mesacol 800 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.