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Mesacol Tablet
Mesalamine (400 mg)
₹127In stock
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Mesacol Tablet is used for reduces inflammation, manages symptoms, promotes healing.
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Key details
Salt: Mesalamine (400 mg)
Available variants: tablet 15 Tablet
Price: ₹127 (₹8.46 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: SUN PHARMA
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Mesacol Tablet in Bangladesh
4 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- CanasaDrug International Ltd.
- Mesa 400 DRSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- MesagutAristopharma Limited
- Meslamin 400Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
Composition of Mesacol Tablet
Mesacol Tablet contains Mesalamine (400 mg). It belongs to the Gut protective / probiotic class of medicines.
Uses of Mesacol Tablet
- Reduces inflammation
- Manages symptoms
- Promotes healing
Benefits of Mesacol Tablet
- In Digestive problems
- Mesacol relieves the digestive symptom it was prescribed for, whether that is loose motions, cramps, bloating or an unsettled stomach.
- In Loose motions
- Mesacol slows the gut or restores its balance, so stools become formed again and the urgency and cramping settle.
- In Restoring gut bacteria
- Mesacol replaces the helpful bacteria the gut loses during diarrhoea or a course of antibiotics, helping digestion settle sooner.
- In Stomach protection
- Mesacol coats and protects the stomach lining from acid and irritant medicines, easing pain and allowing the lining to heal.
How Mesacol Tablet works
Mesacol Tablet DR is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and painful symptoms, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.
How to take Mesacol Tablet
Take with food, do not crush or chew, drink plenty of water
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine may cause bloating and loose motions. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Mesacol Tablet
Most side effects of Mesacol are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Rash Headache Vomiting Nausea Abdominal pain Dyspepsia Diarrhea
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Mesacol Tablet
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Mesacol Tablet DR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCAUTION
- Mesacol Tablet DR is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.If you are taking Mesacol Tablet DR, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyUNSAFE
- Mesacol Tablet DR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mesacol Tablet DR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Mesacol Tablet DR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
- LiverCAUTION
- Mesacol Tablet DR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mesacol Tablet DR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Loose motions with high fever, blood in the stool or severe abdominal pain need a doctor, not a home remedy. Oral rehydration salts and fluids matter more than any medicine when you have loose motions — dehydration is the real danger, especially in children and older people. Take a probiotic a couple of hours apart from an antibiotic so the antibiotic does not simply kill it. Do not use an anti-motility medicine such as loperamide if you have a fever or blood in the stool.
Do not take Mesacol if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Probiotics are used with caution in people whose immune system is significantly suppressed.
Interactions with other medicines
Antibiotics reduce the effect of probiotics taken at the same time.
How to store Mesacol Tablet
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Some probiotic preparations ask to be refrigerated — follow the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Mesacol Tablet
- Keep up fluids and oral rehydration salts.
- Return to a normal diet as soon as you can manage it.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- SUN PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Gastrointestinal agent
- Drug class:
- Gut protective / probiotic
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Mesacol Tablet FAQs
What is Mesacol Tablet used for?
Mesacol Tablet is commonly used for reduces inflammation, manages symptoms, promotes healing. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Mesacol Tablet?
Digestive problems: Mesacol relieves the digestive symptom it was prescribed for, whether that is loose motions, cramps, bloating or an unsettled stomach. It is also used for loose motions, restoring gut bacteria, stomach protection.
What is the salt in Mesacol Tablet?
Mesacol Tablet contains Mesalamine (400 mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Mesacol Tablet?
Take with food, do not crush or chew, drink plenty of water Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Mesacol Tablet work?
Mesacol Tablet DR is an aminosalicylate.
Is Mesacol Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Mesacol Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Mesacol Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Mesacol are Rash Headache Vomiting Nausea Abdominal pain Dyspepsia Diarrhea. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Mesacol Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Mesacol Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Mesacol.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Mesacol Tablet?
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Mesacol Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Mesacol Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Mesacol Tablet habit forming?
No. Mesacol Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Mesacol Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Mesacol Tablet starts at ₹127 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 15 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Mesacol Tablet?
Mesacol Tablet is manufactured by SUN PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Mesacol Tablet delivered?
Mesacol Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Mesacol Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Mesalamine (400 mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹127 (₹8.46 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- SUN PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- SUN PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Gastrointestinal agent
- Drug class
- Gut protective / probiotic
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 15 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Mesacol Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.