Mesalo Foam
Product introduction
Mesalo Foam is a medicine used to treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It is used when the lining tissue of the inner rectum becomes inflamed (proctitis). It helps to reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding, and stomach pain by reducing inflammation in the bowel.
Mesalo Foam is only for the rectal route and should not be taken orally. It must be used under the supervision of a doctor or healthcare professional. Stay in a lying position for at least 15 minutes after the insertion of suppositories. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rectal discomfort, rash, itching, and fever. If these symptoms bother you or do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach. Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. You may be asked for kidney and liver function tests before and after the treatment.
Uses of Mesalo Enema
Side effects of Mesalo Enema
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
Common side effects of Mesalo
- Rectal discomfort
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
How to use Mesalo Enema
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Mesalo Enema works
Mesalo Foam is an aminosalicylate. It works directly on the site of inflammation (swelling) in the lower parts of the large intestine (colon and rectum) to provide rapid relief from attacks of ulcerative colitis. It suppresses the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause intestinal inflammation, thereby reducing ulceration, bleeding, and painful symptoms.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mesalo Foam may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mesalo Foam is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If you are taking Mesalo Foam, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
If you are taking Mesalo Foam, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
CAUTION
Mesalo Foam should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mesalo Foam may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mesalo Foam is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Mesalo Foam is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Mesalo Foam should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mesalo Foam may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Mesalo Enema?
If you miss a dose of Mesalo Foam, use 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.
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Quick tips
- Mesalo Foam is for administration into the back passage (rectum). It must not be taken by mouth.
- Avoid taking antacids with Mesalo Foam as it can make your inflammation worse.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminosalicylic Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Mesalo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor blood cell counts and your overall treatment closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of harmful effects on the blood,
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor blood cell counts and your overall treatment closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
If concurrent use can not be avoided, your doctor may monitor your blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of fall in white blood cell count.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Mesalo Foam
Once A Day
67%
Twice A Day
28%
Alternate Day
3%
Twice A Week
1%
Once A Week
1%
What are you using Mesalo Enema for?
Ulcerative co*
95%
Others
5%
*Ulcerative colitis
How much was the improvement?
Average
42%
Poor
30%
Excellent
28%
What were the side-effects while using Mesalo Foam?
No Side Effec*
29%
Itching
14%
Abdominal pai*
14%
Rectal discom*
7%
Diarrhea
7%
*No Side Effect, Abdominal pain, Rectal discomfort
How do you take Mesalo Enema?
With food
50%
With or witho*
40%
Empty stomach
10%
*With or without food
Please rate Mesalo Foam on price
Expensive
79%
Average
15%
Not Expensive
6%
FAQs
My symptoms have improved can I stop using Mesalo Foam?
Continue to use Mesalo Foam as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop using Mesalo Foam without consulting your doctor.
I am suffering from ulcerative colitis (UC) and piles can I use Mesalo Foam?
Mesalo Foam is used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis; however, you should not start using the medicine on your own. Consult a doctor who will prescribe you the right dose and duration of treatment and will address any related or other concerns that you have.
Can I drink alcohol while using Mesalo Foam?
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestines, which will worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of Mesalo Foam, you should consult your doctor before using alcohol.
What is the best time to use Mesalo Foam?
Use Mesalo Foam exactly as directed by your doctor. If you are using Mesalo Foam suppositories, you should insert them rectally, once daily at bedtime.
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Expires on or after: September, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: September, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Mesalo Foam. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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