Mesalamine

Lialda, known generically as Mesalamine, is prescribed for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It works by affecting a substance in the body that causes diarrhea, tissue damage, and inflammation. This medication comes in a 1.2 gram tablets. It is a red-brown ellipsoidal film coated tablet debossed on one side with “S476”.

While some medications can be crushed or split to make them easier to ingest, Lialda (Mesalamine) cannot. This drug, which comes only in tablet form, must be swallowed whole with a full glass of water and a meal. Crushing Lialda (Mesalamine) changes the way it works because it has been formulated to not release the drug until after it has passed into the intestines. You can buy discount Lialda (Mesalamine) online from a Canadian pharmacy. There are a variety of services for everyone that offer low prices and top-rate service, allowing you to get what you need for less and with less hassle. You can order Lialda (Mesalamine) online with either Canadian prescriptions or valid American prescriptions.

Patients with allergies to aspirin, other salicylates, or mesalamine should not take Lialda (Mesalamine). Also, patients previously diagnosed with kidney disease, liver disease, certain hear conditions, or pyloric stenosis should make sure their doctor is aware of the condition prior to accepting a prescription for Lialda (Mesalamine).

Allergic reactions to Lialda (Mesalamine) are serious and any sign of hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling in the face mean you should stop immediately and seek emergency medical help. If a patient experiences cramping, severe stomach pain, fever, headache, or bloody diarrhea, they should call their doctor immediately.

Other reported, less severe side effects include rash, tiredness, dizziness, flu symptoms, mild nausea, stomach cramping, diarrhea, or gas.

Here is a substantial list of drugs that may interact negatively with Lialda (Mesalamine). Be sure to discuss your use of any of these drugs with your doctor prior to beginning treatment with Lialda (Mesalamine).