Mesalamine

How should you use this medication?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medicine. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor’s advice. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
blood in the urine
bloody diarrhea
breathing problems
chest pain
pain in the lower back or side
pain when urinating
rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes
signs and symptoms of infection like fever; chills; cough; sore throat; pain or trouble passing urine
signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin
trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual or severe stomach upset or pain
unusually weak or tired Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
gas
headache
mild hair loss
nausea, vomiting
stomach pain

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What may interact with this medicine?
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
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