What MESAHENZ 1200MG is used for?

It is used to treat,

• mild to moderate attacks of ulcerative colitis in which the lining of the intestine bleed, becomes inflamed and becomes perforated
• It helps to reduce the inflammation and the painful symptoms, prevent further episodes (flares) of ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s ileo-colitis, a disease affecting the small bowel (terminal ileum) and colon in which the lining of the bowel becomes swollen and sore thus leading to the development of ulcers, abscesses and narrowing (strictures) in the bowel

Tell your doctor, if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription

• Lactulose used for constipation
• Ibuprofen, Aspirin used for pain relief
• Azathioprine used after transplantations or to treat auto-immune diseases

• Always take MESAHENZ 1200MG exactly as your doctor has told you
• The tablets should be swallowed whole with water without breaking the tablet
• While taking this medicine ensure you drink adequate fluids to remain well hydrated, especially after severe or prolonged episodes of vomiting or diarrhoea, high fever or heavy sweating
• This is to avoid problems with your kidneys

The usual dose is:

• Treating ulcerative colitis - up to 6 tablets each day divided throughout the day
• Preventing a flare of ulcerative colitis - up to 3 tablets each day once daily or divided throughout the day
• Preventing a flare of Crohn’s ileo-colitis - up to 3 tablets each day divided throughout the day
• Do not take more than 6 tablets a day

If you take more MESAHENZ 1200MG

• If you take too much medicine, tell your doctor immediately or go to your nearest hospital

If you forget to take MESAHENZ 1200MG 

• Take it as soon as you remember and continue taking your tablets as before
• Do not take two doses together
• If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and carry on as before

If you stop taking MESAHENZ 1200MG

• Keep taking MESAHENZ 1200MG tablets for as long as your doctor tells you