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Lialda Key Facts
What is Lialda?
Lialda is the brand name for mesalamine and is available as an delayed-release oral tablet.
What dosages is Lialda available in?
Lialda is available as a 1.2 mg extended-release oral tablet.
What is Lialda used for?
Lialda is an aminosalicylate that is used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults.
How does Lialda work?
Lialda is an aminosalicylate. It’s unclear how mesalamine exactly works. But it appears to work inside the bowels (gut) to lower gut inflammation, which helps relieve symptoms of UC.
How do I take Lialda?
APRISO is typically taken by mouth as two to four 1.2g tablets once daily with meal for a total daily dose of 2.4g or 4.8g. Treatment duration in controlled clinical trials was up to 8 weeks.
Is it safe for me to take Lialda?
Lialda is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you You should not take this medication if you have a hypersensitivity to salicylates, aminosalicylates, or any component of its formulation.
Lialda Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Lialda include:
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
Lialda Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Lialda. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Worsening UC symptoms
- Kidney problems (including kidney stones): trouble urinating, change in how much you urinate, blood in the urine, back or side pain, fever, chills
- Liver problems: yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, stomach pain, tiredness
- Allergic reaction: rash; hives; itchy skin; difficulty breathing; swelling of face, mouth, tongue, or throat
- Severe skin reaction: hives, discolored patches of skin, peeling skin, blisters; with or without fever or body aches
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Lialda
The following medications may interact with Lialda:
- NSAIDs – Increased risk of nephrotoxicity is possible
- Azathioprine or 6-Mercaptopurine – Increased risk of blood disorders
Who makes Lialda?
Shire US Inc.
Is Lialda safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Lialda will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving Lialda, talk to your healthcare provider.
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