Is A Prescription Required To have Lialda?
A Prescription is required to purchase Lialda from licensed online pharmacies Canadawide.
What Is The Drug Lialda Used For?
The medication Lialda is indicated for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis.
How Does Lialda Work in the Body?
The mechanism of action of Lialda (mesalamine) is not completely understood, but it is thought to have a topical anti-inflammatory effect on the epithelial cells of the colon.
How Is Lialda Supplied and Stored?
Lialda is manufactured by Shire and is available in the dosage form of 1200 mg in bottles of 120 tablets.
The medication should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 25°C. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.
What Is the Cost of Lialda?
Our verified online pharmacy is pleased to offer you the Lialda 1200 mg at an unbeatable price of $839 for a supply of 360 tablets, which is $2.33 per unit. It is best to compare the prices of drugs online at edrugsearch or Pharmacychecker.Com.
What Kind Of Drug Is Mesalamine?
Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It is also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA).
Can Mesalamine Cause Weight Gain?
Lialda does not lead to weight gain. It makes you feel well enough for proper food intake.
How Should You Take Lialda?
Take Lialda exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The usual dose of Lialda is 2.4-4.8 g once daily for up to 8 weeks. The maintenance dose is 2.4 g once daily. Swallow the tablets whole with a meal.
Can Mesalamine Be Crushed?
Do not break, crush or chew the mesalamine tablet as this can break the special outer covering of the tablet. Swallow the tablet as a whole.
Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Lialda?
Alcohol can lead to irritation in your stomach and intestines thus worsening your condition if you already have ulcerative colitis. It is good to avoid or at least limit drinking while taking Mesalamine.
Can You Drink Grapefruit Juice While Taking Lialda?
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking Lialda. Grapefruit juice slows down the metabolism or breakdown of Mesalamine in the body, which could result in dangerously high levels of the drug in the blood.
How is Lialda Metabolized in Body?
The drug is metabolized in the liver into a major metabolite known as N-acetyl-5-aminosalicylic acid. Mesalamine and its metabolite both have a half-life of 7-9 hours and 8-12 hours respectively.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Lialda?
Lialda is generally well-tolerated but can cause side effects in some patients. Most common side effects include ulcerative colitis, nausea, headache, flatulence, abnormal liver function tests, abdominal pain, infection or inflammation in nose or throat, acute intolerance syndrome (cramps, bloody diarrhea, fever, headache, and rash), kidney damage, hair loss and itchiness on the skin. Some other side effects of Lialda include acne, rash, diarrhea, pancreatitis, vomiting, decreased platelet count, joint pain, heart hypersensitivity reactions back pain. Some side effects that were reported in the post-marketing experience include liver disease or failure, gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice, muscle pain, allergic reactions, lupus-like syndrome and drug fever.
When Should You Not Take Lialda?
Do not take Lialda if you:
- Are allergic to mesalamine, salicylates or any other ingredients in Lialda
- Are breastfeeding
- Never give mesalamine in any form to children who have chicken pox or who might have flu.
What Should You Tell Your Doctor Before taking Lialda?
Before you start taking Lialda, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
- Have Sulfasalazine allergy
- Have upper gastrointestinal tract obstruction (pyloric stenosis). It is the narrowing of the outlet from the stomach that causes the contents of the stomach to remain there for a longer period of time). Pyloric stenosis may keep Lialda tablet from reaching the colon as quickly as it normally would and delay its onset of action.
- Have Conditions that increase the risk of lung or heart inflammation
- Have atopic dermatitis or eczema as the chances of photosensitivity reactions increase
- Have liver or kidney problems
- Are pregnant or become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
What Medicines Can Interact With Lialda?
It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs.
Medicines that interact with Lialda include:
- Nephrotoxic drugs such as Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Kidney reactions have been reported when these drugs are given with Lialda
- Azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine (drugs used to treat auto-immune disorders). Blood disorders have been reported when these drugs are given with Lialda
Where Can I Buy Lialda Online?
If prescribed by your healthcare professional, Lialda can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.
How Is Lialda Delivered?
The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped.
For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 1877-240-4438 or email us at
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References:
1. http://www.empr.com/lialda/drug/1454/
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/022000s002lbl.pdf
3. http://pi.shirecontent.com/PI/PDFs/Lialda_USA_ENG.pdf
4. https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/mesalamine