Mesalazine
Indications
- Treatment of acute attack of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis affecting the rectosigmoid region
- Treatment of acute attack of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, affecting the descending colon
- Treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, acute attack
- Maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's ileo-colitis
- Maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis
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Drug Interactions
7 drug interactions identified for Mesalazine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Elderly (in adults); maintain adequate fluid intake; pulmonary disease...
Side Effects
aminosalicylates Common or very common Arthralgia; cough; diarrhoea; dizziness; fever; gastrointestinal discomfort; headache; leucopenia; myalgia; nausea; proteinuria; skin reactions; vomiting Uncommo...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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