Best alternative treatment to Mesacol suppository
Overview
In this modern world, most of the ulcerative colitis patients are dependent upon steroidal therapy. They want immediate treatment, whether it has a positive or negative effect on the body. After a long intake of these steroids, they create a negative impact on the body. Their body gets dependent upon these steroids and when they stop these steroids they got flare-ups
The most common steroid used in treating the ulcerative colitis is meascol suppository.
Mesacol suppository is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, which is characterized by the swelling and the presence of scars in the colon and rectum. This drug is mostly used in reducing the symptoms related to ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding.
What are the side effects of mesacol suppository?
- Severe headache
- Abdominal pain
- Blurring of vision
- Irregular heartbeat
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Bloating
Here is the best alternative to mesacol suppository:
Ayurveda is the science of medicine which mainly focus on the root cause of the disease and works efficiently on it.
In this Shloka, causes of ulcerative colitis are:
Intake of spicy, sore, salty, pungent and acidic food can increase the Pitta dosha in the body which may be correlated to ulcerative colitis.
(Reference: Charaksamhita-Chikitsasthan; chapter no: 4 and shloka no: 6)
Our body depends upon three energies, i.e., vata, pitta and kapha and imbalance of these three dosha have negative effects on the body. In ulcerative colitis, there is an imbalance of the pitta dosha in the body and when the pitta dosha gets vitiated the digestive fire gets hampered which causes indigestion, abdominal pain, acidity, loose stools etc
Planet Ayurveda is an Ayurvedic company which comes up with the best Ayurvedic herbal formulations that are alternative to mesacol. Just like mesacol these herbal formulations also works on the digestive system, but in a natural way. The below mentioned herbal supplements works as same as the mesacol suppository.
Arjuna capsules:
Arjuna capsules are the best Ayurvedic herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda. These capsules are prepared from the pure and standardized extract of arjuna bark and it is the best alternative to mesacol. Arjuna bark has been used in India as a wound healer and heart remedy. It is used in digestive related disorders such as diarrhea, ingestion, and constipation. It basically works on the inner lining of the intestines, which heals the ulcers and stops the bleeding per rectum. It also recovers the patient’s health and improves the hemoglobin level in the body.
Dosage: 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.
Vatsakadi Churna:
Vatsakadi Churna is the Ayurvedic classical formulation that has been used in Ayurveda since many ages for the treatment of digestive related disorders. This churna contains several ulcer healing herbs like bilva, saunf, jaiphal, chotielaichi, dhania, kutaj, and anar. All these herbs works in a synergistic manner that restores the imbalance of the doshas in the body. It also heals the ulcers and works efficiently on the functioning and toning of the intestines by inhibiting the formation of gas. It also has anti-dysentric properties that aid in relieving diarrhea.
Dosage: 1 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.
Cap.Pitta balance:
Pitta balance is made up of various calcium compounds and there play an important role in controlling the bleeding and have a cooling effect on the body. In Ayurveda, muktapishti is prepared by taking purified powder of pearls which very effecting in control the bleeding and have no side effects. It acts as an effective alternative to mesacol. It is mentioned that ulcerative colitis is caused due to the vitiation of pitta dosha and these capsules maintains the balance of pitta dosha in the body.
Dosage: 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.
Tab.Kutajghanvati:
Kutajghanvati is prepared from the natural herbs like kutaj and ativisha which are meant to manage the symptoms related to the digestive system. These herbs have antimicrobial properties which is quite effective in eliminating the microorganisms from the body. It manages the symptoms like nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Use of kutajghanvati is very effective in the malabsorption syndrome for accelerating the nutrient absorption in the body. The cooling and calmative action of this herb stops the rectal bleeding in ulcerative colitis.
Dosage: 2 tablets twice or thrice daily with plain water after meals.
Why prefer planet Ayurveda’s medicines?
- The preparations formulated by planet Ayurveda have various benefits:
- These are 100% pure and natural and are extract used in these formulation are totally standardized.
- These are free from preservatives, fillers, additives and chemicals.
- No coloration added.
- The formulations are prepared under the strict supervision of MD experts.
- There are no side effects.
- These are available in the market at a very reasonable rate.
