5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR

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Composition FOR 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR

Mesalazine(800mg)

food interaction for 5 Aga Tablet DR

alcohol interaction for 5 Aga Tablet DR

pregnancy interaction for 5 Aga Tablet DR

lactation interaction for 5 Aga Tablet DR

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR 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 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR

Mesalazine(800mg)

5 aga tablet dr uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

How 5 aga tablet dr works

5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR 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.

Common side effects of 5 aga tablet dr

Stomach pain/epigastric pain, Flatulence, Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Back pain, Fatigue, Rash, Fever, Sleepiness, Tremors, Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle), Photosensitivity, Pericarditis, Acute pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), Elevated levels of serum amylase, Altered blood counts, Hypersensitivity

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Expert advice FOR 5 Aga Tablet DR

  • You have been prescribed Mesalazine 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 Mesalazine if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions FOR 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR

Mesalazine

Q. My symptoms have improved can I stop taking 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR?
Continue to take 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR without consulting your doctor.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR?
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestine which will worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.
Q. Does 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR cause joint pain?
Yes, 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you inform your doctor.
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Q. When is the best time to take 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR?
Take 5 Aga 800mg Tablet DR exactly as directed by your doctor.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)