Living with ulcerative colitis usually means taking medicine every day, so it is worth knowing exactly what is in the strip. MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s contains Mesalazine 1.2 gm and is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and maintain remission. This article covers the uses of MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s, the correct way to take it, common side effects, important warnings and the lifestyle changes that make the treatment work better.
Composition: Mesalazine 1.2 gm | Pack: 10’s | Prescription: required | Treats: ulcerative colitis
Understanding Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a long-term inflammatory bowel disease in which the lining of the large intestine becomes inflamed and ulcerated. Typical symptoms are diarrhoea mixed with blood or mucus, urgency, cramping lower abdominal pain, tiredness and weight loss. The disease runs a relapsing course, with flare-ups separated by periods of remission when a person feels well. Treatment has two goals: settling the current flare, and then continuing maintenance medicine so that remission lasts and the risk of complications falls.
How MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s works
Mesalazine is an aminosalicylate that works directly on the lining of the large bowel rather than through the bloodstream. It blocks inflammatory chemicals such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes in the gut wall and mops up free radicals, which reduces the inflammation and ulceration responsible for bloody diarrhoea and cramping in ulcerative colitis.
Key uses of MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s
Your doctor may prescribe MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s for one or more of the following:
- Mild to moderate ulcerative colitis flare-ups
- Maintaining remission and preventing relapse
- Reducing bloody diarrhoea, urgency and abdominal cramping
- Long-term control of inflammatory bowel disease of the colon
How to take MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s correctly
Take the prolonged-release tablet once daily as prescribed, swallowed whole with water and never crushed or chewed, since the coating is what delivers the medicine to the colon. Take it at the same time each day and continue it during remission; stopping when you feel well is the commonest reason for relapse. Regular kidney function tests are advised.
Possible side effects of MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s
Most people tolerate this medicine well, and many effects settle as the body adjusts. Tell your doctor if any of the following persists or troubles you:
- Headache, nausea or abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea or flatulence
- Rash or itching
- Rarely, kidney problems, pancreatitis or blood count changes
- Rarely, worsening of colitis symptoms as a reaction
Precautions and warnings
Tell your doctor about kidney disease, aspirin or salicylate allergy, or a history of pancreatitis. Report unexplained bruising, bleeding, sore throat with fever, severe abdominal pain or a sharp increase in diarrhoea, which need prompt blood tests. Avoid regular ibuprofen-type painkillers, which can trigger flares. Attend your colonoscopy surveillance appointments as advised.
Diet and lifestyle tips for ulcerative colitis
Keep taking maintenance medicine even when you feel completely well, since stopping is the commonest trigger for a relapse. During a flare, smaller and blander meals, adequate fluids and rest help; a dietitian can guide you on fibre, dairy and any personal triggers. Avoid ibuprofen-type painkillers, which can provoke flares. Stop smoking if you smoke, keep up with iron, vitamin D and bone checks, and attend colonoscopy surveillance as advised, because long-standing colitis raises bowel cancer risk.
Missed dose and storage
Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and keep it in the original strip or bottle so the label and expiry stay with the medicine. Do not keep it in the bathroom or the refrigerator unless the pack says so, and keep it out of reach of children. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for the next one, in which case skip it. Never take two doses together to make up.
Frequently asked questions
Do I keep taking it when I feel well?
Yes. Maintenance treatment is what keeps the disease in remission and reduces the long-term risk of complications. Stopping is the commonest cause of a flare.
What signals a flare-up?
More frequent or looser stools, fresh blood, urgency, night-time motions, cramping and fever suggest a flare. Contact your doctor early rather than waiting, as prompt treatment shortens it.
Where to buy MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s online
You can order MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s online from Jana Aushadhi Mart with a valid prescription, along with the rest of your monthly medicines. If your doctor has suggested an alternative strength or a related option for ulcerative colitis, you may also want to look at Pezover 40mg Tablet 15’s.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. MESAZED 1200 Tablet 10’s is a prescription medicine and should be taken only under the supervision of a registered medical practitioner. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine on your own.
