Etiasa 500mg Sachet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Etiasa 500mg Sachet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Etiasa 500mg Sachet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

Wishlist Add to cart

MRP: ₹ 9.3
Packing: 1.0 gm in 1 packet
Salt Combination: Mesalazine (500mg)
Brand: Novartis India Ltd
Uses: Ulcerative colitis,Crohn’s disease

Description

Etiasa 500mg Sachet is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a type of bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis
It helps to reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding and stomach pain by reducing inflammation in the bowel
Etiasa 500mg Sachet may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis
It should be taken with food
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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, itching, flatulence, and vomiting
If these symptoms bother you, do not go away, or get worse, let your doctor know
There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat, or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach
Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine
Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Etiasa 500mg Sachet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etiasa 500mg Sachet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Etiasa 500mg Sachet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etiasa 500mg Sachet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Etiasa 500mg Sachet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	SAFE: Etiasa 500mg Sachet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Etiasa 500mg Sachet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^If you are taking Etiasa 500mg Sachet, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Etiasa 500mg Sachet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Etiasa 500mg Sachet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA)
Therapeutic class:	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Aminosalicylic Acids Derivative

Uses

Uses of Etiasa 500mg Sachet

Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Etiasa 500mg Sachet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs