{"product_id":"lialda-mesalamine","title":"LIALDA\/MEZAVANT (Mesalamine)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIALDA\/MEZAVANT (Mesalamine)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6737;\"\u003eBrand Name US: Lialda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6737;\"\u003eCanadian Equivalent: Mezavant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212b36;\"\u003eLIALDA\/MEZAVANT (Mesalamine) is officially indicated to treat ulcerative colitis (moderate).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMesalamine is a 5-aminosalicylic acid derivative that is a combined delayed and extended release form of Mesalamine and has been found to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties.  The exact mechanism of action is unknown; but it is thought to modulate local inflammatory mediators such as leukotrienes and tumor necrosis factor.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUlcerative Colitis (Treatment, Maintenance, Remission)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOral:\u003c\/em\u003e Take 2400mg to 4800mg once daily for 6 to 8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Take:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  The tablets should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed and taken with a meal for 6 to 8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse with caution in patients with pericarditis and myocarditis .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscontinue use in patients who experience hypersensitivity reactions which may include hepatitis, myocarditis, pericarditis, nephritis, hematologic abnormalities and\/or pneumonitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay cause photosensitivity, renal and hepatic impairment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you miss a dose of medication, try to take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that scheduled dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep out of the reach of children at all times. Store at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C). Protect from light. Keep the container tightly closed. Properly dispose of any unused medication after the expiration date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadache, e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eructation, abdominal pain, constipation, n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003easopharyngitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects for LIALDA\/MEZAVANT (Mesalamine), only common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIRE PHARMA","offers":[{"title":"1.2g - 120 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47138340733246,"sku":null,"price":778.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Mezavant.jpg?v=1695146784","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/lialda-mesalamine","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}