Who can take mesalazine
Most adults and children aged 5 years old and older over can take mesalazine.
Who may not be able to take or use mesalazine
Although most adults and children aged 5 years old and older over can take mesalazine, it may not be suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell a doctor before taking if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to mesalazine, aspirin, or any other medicines like it, such as methylsalicylate or choline salicylate
- have ever had an allergic reaction to any other medicine
- have ever had kidney problems while taking other medicines such as sulfasalazine
- have ever developed a severe skin rash, skin peeling, blistering or mouth sores after using mesalazine
- have problems with your kidneys or liver
- are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or breastfeeding