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Mesalazine (2gm)
Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a type of bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis.
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Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis. It should be taken with food. 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.Check the label for directions before use.The granules must not be chewed.The contents of the sachet should be emptied onto the tongue and washed down with some water or juice.Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time
Works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines.Reduces ulceration, bleeding and stomach pain.Prevents future flare-ups of the disease
You have been prescribed Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet 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 Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor Do not take Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Continue to take Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet as directed by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet without consulting your doctor.
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 Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.
Yes, Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you, inform your doctor.
Take Vegaz OD 2gm Sachet exactly as directed by your doctor.