Mesalazine
Overview
Mesalazine is ingredient of sulphasalizine and Mesalazine is used in the treatment of ulcerative collitis. It can be given both by mouth as an enema.
Categories
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Mesalazine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
|
| 800 mg | 800 (800) | 8 hourly | PO | |
| 1 g | 1 (1) | As recommended. | Rectal(enema) | |
| 0.5 to 1.5 g | 1 (1) | As recommended. | Rectal(Supostories) | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 10 mg/kg | 10 (10) | 8 hourly | | Maintanance ,To maximum of 500mg |
| 15 to 0 mg/kg | 7.5 (7.5) | 8 hourly | | For acute attacks (maximum 1g) |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Mesalazine
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