Can you take mesalazine enteric-coated tablets for constipation?

Constipation is not recommended to take mesalazine enteric-coated tablets, you can use some of the laxative effect of laxative drugs.
Mesalazine enteric-coated tablets belong to the 5-aminosalicylic acid preparation, after taking can be released in the intestinal tract through mesalazine to inhibit the production of cyclooxygenase and prostaglandins in the colon, so as to play a role in reducing the local inflammation, commonly used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Constipation refers to a decrease in the number of bowel movements and the difficulty of discharging dry stools. At this time, the use of mesalazine enteric-coated tablets is generally not effective. You can use some laxative drugs, such as lactulose, senna and so on. If necessary, you can also use some anal lubricants to promote defecation, such as paraffin oil.
The above medications are recommended to be used under the supervision of a doctor.