When is the best time to take mesalamine?

Take the Asacol® HD tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. You should take the Lialda® tablets with food. All other brands of capsules and tablets can be taken with or without food.

What is mesalazine used for?

Mesalazine is used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease and other types of inflammatory bowel disease. It belongs to a group of medicines called aminosalicylates.

Is mesalamine safe in pregnancy?

5-ASA agents (mesalamine, balsalazide, sulfasalazine) are commonly used for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and do not affect the immune system. They are safe to continue during pregnancy — as well as during breastfeeding — to treat symptoms and maintain remission.

Does mesalamine affect fertility?

Moreover, we have reported a retrospective study of the negative influence of mesalazine on fertility in men with IBD[43]. In this study, 7 of 1225 male subfertile patients had received mesalazine. In 6 of them, mesalazine was discontinued and sperm motility and total motile sperm count were significantly improved.

Can I pass ulcerative colitis to my baby?

The chance of women passing ulcerative colitis to their baby is very small — about 2% to 5%. The risk goes up to about 30% if both parents have inflammatory bowel disease. After you deliver, let your pediatrician know about any ulcerative colitis drugs you were taking while you were pregnant.

How I cured my ulcerative colitis?

There is no known medication that can cure ulcerative colitis (UC). The only cure is surgery to remove the colon along its entire length and the rectum. This surgery can come with risks and is reserved for people who don’t respond to medication.

What are the long term effects of taking mesalamine?

These include worsening colitis; renal toxicity such as interstitial nephritis and nephrotic syndrome; pulmonary toxicity such as interstitial lung disease and fibrosis, bronchiolitis obliterans, pulmonary granulomatosis, and eosinophilic pleural effusion; pericarditis, pancreatitis, hair loss, and Stevens-Johnson …

Does mesalamine cause weight gain?

Check with your doctor right away if you have lower back or side pain, decreased frequency or amount of urine, bloody urine, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness, swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs, weight gain, or trouble breathing.