Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR

Short Description

Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's ileocolitis by reducing inflammation in the bowel.

Dosage Form

Tablet PR

Introduction

Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR is an aminosalicylate used to treat mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's ileocolitis. It should be taken with food and the dose will depend on what you are being treated for. 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.

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache Itching Flatulence Vomiting

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR 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 Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR, monitor the baby for diarrhea.

Pregnancy Warning

Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR 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.

Interacting Medicines

Azathioprine Mercaptopurine

Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR 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.

You have been prescribed Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR 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. Do not take Trumesa 1200mg Tablet PR if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.