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What is the difference between mesacol od 1200 mg (melasamine prolonged release tablets ip) and mesacol 800 mg (melasamine delayed release tablets usp). I want to reduce my medicine power that's why I am taking them in alternative days. But I was told that adult must not reduce power less than 1200 mg. Is there any problem if I do so? My age is 24 and I am taking it from five years, started from rowasa 3gm sachet to 1200 mg but now I don't want to live my whole life on medicine. Please suggest me minimum medication required for my good health so that problem must not start again (ulcerative colitis grade 4: in starting before 5 years)
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Better you should not change. If it is controlled. You know ulcerative colitis is life long disease. Gastroenterologist are best to guide you.
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Do not reduce power on your own, need to examine clinically and if needed colonoscopy. Always change medicine after personal consultation with a doctor.
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