Zaldyon Dosage
Generic name: MESALAMINE 800mg
Dosage form: tablet, delayed release
Drug class: 5-aminosalicylates
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 11, 2023.
2.1 Important Administration Instructions
- Do not substitute one ZALDYON 800 mg tablet for two mesalamine delayed-release 400 mg oral products.
- Evaluate renal function prior to initiation of ZALDYON.
- Take ZALDYON tablets on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before and 2 hours after a meal .
- Swallow ZALDYON tablets whole. Do not cut, break or chew the tablets.
- Drink an adequate amount of fluids.
- Intact, partially intact, and/or tablet shells have been reported in the stool; Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider if this occurs repeatedly.
- Protect ZALDYON tablets from moisture. Close the container tightly and leave desiccant pouches in the bottle along with the tablets.
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