This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Meslataj belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon.

Meslataj affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea. Meslataj is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.

Hair loss is common among patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Meslataj and anti-TNF medications were associated with lower odds of hair loss. ... We report the results of a retrospective study showing hair loss to be common in patients with IBD and associated with Meslataj and infliximab use.

Meslataj is one of the safest drugs we have to treat ulcerative colitis. Very occasionally it makes diarrhea worse, and rarely does it cause some hair loss. ... Very rarely, Meslataj can cause kidney and liver damage. Fortunately, these effects are also reversible when the drug is stopped.

Concurrent use of Meslataj and 6-mercaptopurine or azathioprine may increase the likelihood of disorders of the blood cells, particularly reduced numbers of cells. Meslataj may increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin.

No, Meslataj is not the cause of your weight gain. Almost certainly, the Meslataj is making you feel well enough to increase your food intake. Most weight reduction diets are well-tolerated in Crohn's disease patients.

Mesalazine will start working straight away but it may take a week or so for your child's symptoms to improve. It will take a few months for the symptoms to go away completely, as it takes time for the intestine to heal.

Alcohol can irritate your stomach and intestines, and may potentially worsen your condition if you already have ulcerative colitis. If you can, avoid or at least limit drinking while taking Meslataj.