Mezavant XL 1200mg Tablets – Mesalazine 1200mg MR, 60 Tablets


Treatment and prevention of ulcerative colitis.

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Original price was: £93.66.Current price is: £68.60.

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Treatment and prevention of ulcerative colitis.

Mezavant XL 1200mg Tablets – Mesalazine 1200mg MR, 60 Tablets

Experience targeted relief with Mezavant XL tablets, a revolutionary gastro-resistant, prolonged-release formulation containing the potent anti-inflammatory agent, mesalazine. Specially designed for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Mezavant XL offers comprehensive care for both acute episodes and long-term prevention of this inflammatory bowel condition.

Key Features:

  1. Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Action: Mezavant XL tablets harness the therapeutic prowess of mesalazine, effectively combating inflammation throughout the entire colon and rectum. This anti-inflammatory action addresses the root cause of ulcerative colitis, providing relief from symptoms during acute episodes.
  2. Extended Release for Sustained Relief: Engineered with a gastro-resistant, prolonged-release mechanism, Mezavant XL ensures a gradual and sustained release of mesalazine. This targeted delivery optimizes effectiveness, offering prolonged relief for individuals dealing with ulcerative colitis.
  3. Prevention of Recurrence: Mezavant XL is not only a solution for acute episodes but also serves as a preventive measure, helping to reduce the likelihood of recurrence in individuals with ulcerative colitis. This proactive approach contributes to a more stable and controlled management of the condition.
  4. Comprehensive Veterinary Care: Beyond human health, mesalazine, the active ingredient in Mezavant XL, finds application in veterinary medicine. Mezavant XL tablets can be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease in cats and dogs, extending its therapeutic benefits to our beloved animal companions.
  5. Clinically Proven Efficacy: Backed by extensive clinical research, Mezavant XL has demonstrated its efficacy in managing ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease in veterinary patients. Its reliability has earned the trust of healthcare professionals and veterinarians alike.
  6. Patient-Friendly Administration: Mezavant XL tablets offer a patient-friendly solution, providing ease of administration for both human and veterinary patients. The convenience of a prolonged-release tablet enhances patient compliance.

Experience the advanced care of Mezavant XL tablets, delivering targeted relief for ulcerative colitis in humans and providing compassionate treatment for inflammatory bowel disease in our animal companions. With its potent anti-inflammatory properties and extended-release technology, Mezavant XL is at the forefront of comprehensive gastrointestinal care.

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What is the price of  Mezavant XL 1200mg Tablets?

The price of  Mezavant XL 1200mg Tablets is £68.50

Where can you buy Mezavant XL 1200mg Tablets?

You can buy Mezavant XL 1200mg Tablets at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.

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Mezavant XL 1200mg Tablets is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Mezavant XL 1200mg Tablets from a pharmacy. You can find more information about how to obtain the medication here:

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MEZAVANT

How To Use

How to take Mezavant XL

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure

Remember to take your tablets at the same time each day with food. The tablets should be swallowed whole and must not be crushed or chewed.

Delivery Options

Delivery options

All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.

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UK Delivery

Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.

Europe Delivery

Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.

Rest of the World

Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS

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Product Details

What you need to know before you take Mezavant XL

Do not take Mezavant XL − If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to a family of drugs known as salicylates (which include acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) − If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to mesalazine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 of this leaflet) − If you have severe kidney or severe liver problems Warnings and precautions Mesalazine may produce red-brown urine discoloration after contact with sodium hypochlorite bleach in the toilet water. It concerns a chemical reaction between mesalazine and bleach and is harmless. Talk to your doctor before using Mezavant XL − If you have any kidney or liver problems − If you have previously had inflammation of the heart (which may be the result of an infection in the heart) − If you have ever developed a severe skin rash or skin peeling, blistering and/or mouth sores after using Mezavant − If you have had a previous allergic reaction to sulphasalazine (another medicine used to treat ulcerative colitis) − If you have narrowing or blockage of the stomach or the gut − If you have lung problems Before and periodically during treatment with Mezavant XL, your doctor may take samples of your urine and blood to check that your kidneys and liver are working well and that your blood is healthy. Kidney stones may develop with the use of Mezavant XL. Symptoms may include pain in the sides of the abdomen and blood in the urine. Take care to drink a sufficient amount of liquid during treatment with Mezavant XL. Serious skin reactions including Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), have been reported in association with Mezavant treatment. Stop using Mezavant and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any of the symptoms related to these serious skin reactions described in section 4. Children and adolescents Mezavant XL is not recommended to be given to children under 18 years of age due to lack of data on safety and efficacy. Other medicines and Mezavant XL Studies have shown that Mezavant XL does not interfere with the following antibiotics, used to treat infections: amoxicillin, metronidazole or sulfamethoxazole. However, Mezavant XL may interact with some other medicines. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. − Mesalazine or sulphasalazine (taken for treatment of ulcerative colitis) − Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for example medicines containing acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin), ibuprofen or diclofenac) − Azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine or other medicines known to affect how your bone marrow works (known as ‘immunosuppressant’ medicines which reduce the activity of your body’s immune system). Bone marrow is the material inside your bones that produces blood cells. − Coumarin-type anticoagulants (medicines which increase the time it takes for your blood to clot) e.g., warfarin Mezavant XL with food and drink Mezavant XL should be taken with food at the same time each day. The tablets should be swallowed whole and must not be crushed or chewed. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Since mesalazine crosses the placenta in pregnancy and is excreted in breast milk in small quantities, you should only use Mezavant XL during pregnancy or whilst breast-feeding if your doctor tells you to. Adverse outcomes [including low blood counts (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets)] were reported in infants born to mothers who took Mezavant XL during pregnancy. Diarrhoea has been reported in breastfed infants of mothers who took Mezavant XL. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, think you might be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice about taking Mezavant XL. Interference with laboratory tests If you are undergoing urine tests, it is important to tell the doctor or nurse you are taking, or have recently taken this medicine as it can affect some results. Driving and using machines Mezavant XL is unlikely to have any effect on your ability to drive or use machines. Mezavant contains sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per the maximum recommended dose (4 tablets), that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.

Side Effects

Possible side effects

Tell your doctor immediately − If you experience symptoms such as cramping, severe stomach pain, bloody and excessive stools (diarrhoea), fever, headache or rash. These symptoms could be a sign of Acute Intolerance Syndrome which can happen during an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. This is a serious condition which occurs rarely, but means your treatment would have to be stopped immediately. If you develop unexplained bruising (without injury), rash, anaemia (feeling tired, weak and looking pale, especially on lips, nails and inside of eyelids), fever (high temperature), sore throat or unusual bleeding (e.g. nose bleeds) . − If you notice reddish non-elevated, target-like or circular patches on the trunk, often with central blisters, skin peeling, ulcers of mouth, throat, nose, genitals and eyes, widespread rash, fever and enlarged lymph nodes. These serious skin rashes can be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms. − If you develop allergic swelling of tongue, lips and around eyes. − If you develop increased pressure in brain causing headache which may originate behind your eyes and worsen with eye movements, with blurred or dimmed vision, double vision, seeing light flashes, difficulty seeing to the side, and brief or permanent vision loss. These may be associated with dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in ears. Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects, occurring in less than 1 in 10 patients are: headache; changes in blood pressure, flatulence (passing wind); nausea (feeling sick); bloated or painful stomach; inflammation which causes abdominal pain or diarrhoea; diarrhoea; indigestion; vomiting (being sick); abnormal liver function test; itching; rash, joint pain; back pain; weakness, fatigue (feeling extremely tired); fever (high temperature). Uncommon side effects, seen in less than 1 in 100 patients are: a reduction in blood platelets which increases the risk of bleeding and bruising; dizziness; feeling sleepy or tired; trembling or shaking; ear pain; racing heartbeat; throat pain; an inflamed pancreas (associated with pain in upper abdomen and back and feeling sick); rectal polyp (a non-cancerous growth in the back passage causing symptoms such as constipation and bleeding); acne; hair loss; muscle pain; hives; swollen face. Rare side effects, seen in less than 1 in 1000 patients are: kidney failure; severe reduction in the number of white blood cells that makes infection more likely; increased sensitivity of your skin to sun and ultraviolet light (photosensitivity). The following side effects have been reported but it is not known exactly how often they occur: Severe reduction in blood cells which can cause weakness or bruising; low blood cell counts; allergic reaction (hypersensitivity); serious allergic reaction which causes difficulty in breathing or dizziness; serious illness with blistering of the skin (possibly leading to peeling of the skin and resulting in painful, raw areas), mouth, eyes and genitals; allergic reaction which causes skin rash, fever and inflammation of internal organs; neuropathy (abnormal or damaged nerves giving a sensation of numbness and tingling); inflammation of the heart and lining around the heart; inflammation of the lung; difficulty in breathing or wheezing; gall stones; hepatitis (inflammation of the liver giving rise to flu-like symptoms and jaundice); hepatotoxicity (liver damage that may present as abnormal liver tests); allergic swelling of tongue, lips and around eyes; skin redness; skin rash typically on face, skin sensitivity to sunlight along with joint pain, arthritis, fatigue and overall feeling sickness; kidney problems (such as inflammation and scarring of the kidney); kidney stones and associated pain (see also section 2); reversible decrease in sperm production. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via – Yellow Card Scheme, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Ingredients

What Mezavant XL contains

The active substance is mesalazine 1200 mg.

The other ingredients are: Carmellose sodium; Carnauba Wax; Stearic Acid; Silica, Colloidal Hydrated; Sodium Starch Glycolate (Type A); Talc; Magnesium Stearate; Methacrylic Acid – Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (1:1); Methacrylic Acid – Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (1:2) Triethylcitrate; Titanium Dioxide (E171); Red Ferric Oxide (E172); Macrogol 6000.

How to Store

How to store Mezavant XL

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children • Store below 25°C • Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month • Do not throw away any medicines via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

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