Treatment of mild to moderate Ulcerative Colitis Adult: For adults, the recommended dosage of Mesagut is 800 mg (two 400 mg tablets) three times daily for a duration of 6 weeks. However, a dose up to 4.8 g/day in divided doses may be given if needed. Child: For child patients 5 years of age and older, daily dosage of Mesagut is as follows: \n
\n \n \nWeight Group (kg) | \nMorning Dosage | \nEvening Dosage | \nDuration | \n
\n \n17 to <33 | \ntwo 400 mg tablets | \none 400 mg tablet | \n6 weeks | \n
\n \n33 to <54 | \nthree 400 mg tablets | \ntwo 400 mg tablets | \n
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\nMaintenance of remission of mild to moderate Ulcerative Colitis Adult: The recommended dosage of Mesagut is 1.6 g (four 400 mg tablets) daily in two to four divided doses. However, a dose up to 2.4 g/day in divided doses may be given if needed. Maintenance of remission of Crohn's disease Adult: 1.2-2.4 g daily in divided dose. Child: 400-800 mg 3 times daily.