Mesinta 1 Sachet

Composition of Mesinta 1 Sachet

Mesinta 1 Sachet contains Mesalazine (1200mg). It belongs to the Gut protective / probiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Mesinta 1 Sachet

Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease

Key benefits

• In Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum. Mesinta 1200mg Tablet helps reduce the inflammation in the intestinal lining by targeting the disease locally. Reduction in inflammation promotes mucosal healing and causes symptoms like abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• and rectal bleeding to subside. In Crohn’s disease Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract
• causing symptoms like abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• and fatigue. Mesinta 1200mg Tablet is used in mild to moderate cases to reduce inflammation and manage flare-ups. It can help prevent disease progression
• reduce the need for steroids
• and support intestinal health over time. Show More

How Mesinta 1 Sachet works

Mesinta 1200mg Tablet 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 stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.

How to take Mesinta 1 Sachet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mesinta 1200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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

If you miss a dose of Mesinta 1200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Mesinta 1 Sachet

Most side effects of Mesinta are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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 Mesinta 1 Sachet

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 Mesinta 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 Mesinta 1 Sachet

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.

Expert advice for Mesinta 1 Sachet

You have been prescribed Mesinta 1200mg Tablet for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis. Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function. Do not take Mesinta 1200mg Tablet if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. You have been prescribed Mesinta 1200mg Tablet for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis. Take it with food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets or granules. Swallow them whole with plenty of water. Do not take antacids with Mesinta 1200mg Tablet as it can make your inflammation worse. Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function. Do not take Mesinta 1200mg Tablet if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Drug class:

Gut protective / probiotic

Chemical class:

Aminobenzoic acids