Walasa 400mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Mesalazine (400mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Walasa 400mg Tablet is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat ulcerative colitis by reducing symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding, and stomach pain.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Walasa 400mg Tablet may also be used to treat Crohn’s ileocolitis. It should be taken with food, and the dose will depend on your condition. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, itching, flatulence, and vomiting. Severe allergic reactions may occur, requiring urgent medical attention. Consult your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Walasa 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache Itching Flatulence Vomiting
Alcohol Warning
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Walasa 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Walasa 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Pregnancy Warning
Walasa 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Limited studies in humans, but animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Azathioprine Mercaptopurine
How it works
Walasa 400mg Tablet is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation in the intestines, reducing ulceration, bleeding, and stomach pain, and preventing future flare-ups of the disease.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Walasa 400mg Tablet 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 Walasa 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I stop taking Walasa 400mg Tablet if my symptoms have improved?
Continue to take Walasa 400mg Tablet as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Walasa 400mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Walasa 400mg Tablet?
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestine, which may worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of Walasa 400mg Tablet, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.
Does Walasa 400mg Tablet cause joint pain?
Yes, Walasa 400mg Tablet may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you, inform your doctor.
When should I take Walasa 400mg Tablet?
Take Walasa 400mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor.
