Meslataj DR 400 mg Tablet

Meslataj DR 400 mg Tablet is a delayed-release mesalazine (mesalamine) tablet from Taj Pharma India. Each tablet contains 400 mg of mesalazine, an aminosalicylate medicine used to help treat inflammatory bowel disease, especially ulcerative colitis. It works in the bowel to reduce inflammation and help control symptoms such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain. Meslataj DR 400 mg Tablet is a prescription gastro health medicine and should be used exactly as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Mesalazine in Meslataj DR 400 mg Tablet helps calm inflammation in the lining of the intestine. The delayed-release tablet is made to dissolve later in the digestive tract so the medicine can act where bowel inflammation is happening.

The Meslataj DR 400 mg Tablet is a mid-strength, delayed-release option that can be useful when a doctor wants finer dose adjustment than larger-strength tablets would allow. Because it is delayed-release, it is designed to pass through the stomach and release medicine farther down in the gut, which may feel gentler on the stomach than non-delayed tablets. This strength may be chosen for people who need multiple smaller doses per day or a total daily dose built up gradually under medical supervision.

• Ulcerative colitis
• Maintenance of ulcerative colitis remission
• Reduction of bowel inflammation
• Relief of diarrhea and rectal bleeding related to colitis
• Doctor-directed inflammatory bowel disease treatment

• Swallow the Meslataj DR 400 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the delayed-release tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep steady treatment levels.
• It may be taken with or without food unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep taking it for the full course or maintenance plan your doctor sets, even if you feel better.

Each Meslataj DR 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of mesalazine per tablet. The number of tablets and how often you take them depends on the condition being treated, your age, and your doctor’s dosing plan; common schedules may use multiple 400 mg tablets per day in divided doses, but the exact dose must be individualized. Do not change the dose or take more than prescribed, because the safe maximum per day is set by your clinician based on your response and other health factors.

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 cramps
• Diarrhea
• Gas or bloating
• Vomiting
• Rash or mild skin irritation

• Use caution if you have kidney disease or a history of kidney stones, because mesalazine can affect the kidneys.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because monitoring may be needed.
• Report any previous allergy to mesalamine, mesalazine, salicylates, or similar anti-inflammatory medicines.
• Drink fluids as directed by your clinician, especially if you have diarrhea or are at risk of dehydration.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of stomach or intestinal blockage, because delayed-release tablets may not be suitable for everyone.
• Use only as directed in pregnancy or breastfeeding; your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks.
• If your symptoms suddenly worsen, do not assume the medicine is working too slowly; seek medical advice promptly.

• Azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Kidney-affecting medicines, including some diuretics or nephrotoxic drugs
• Other mesalazine or salicylate-containing products

Store Meslataj DR 400 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.