Mesacol Enema

Quick info

Mesacol Enema is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a type of bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis. It is used when the lining tissue of the inner rectum becomes inflamed (proctitis). Mesacol Enema is only for rectal route and should not be taken orally. It must be used under the supervision of a doctor or healthcare professional. Stay in a lying position for at least 15 minutes after the insertion of suppositories. 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.

How it works

Mesacol Enema is an aminosalicylate. It works directly on the site of inflammation (swelling) in the lower parts of large intestine (colon and rectum) to provide rapid relief from attacks of ulcerative colitis..It suppresses the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause intestinal inflammation, thereby reducing ulceration, bleeding, and painful symptoms.

Direction of use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Mesacol Enema for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
• It is for administration into the back passage (rectum). It must not be taken by mouth.
• Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter.
• Do not use Mesacol Enema if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
• Do not stop using the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.