Drug interactions
Measles mumps and rubella vaccine + Mesalamine
Severity: Minor
Measles mumps and rubella vaccine and Mesalamine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Mesalamine is a salicylate-related compound, and salicylates after varicella-containing vaccine raise Reye syndrome concern. With MMR alone, the risk is theoretical and systemic exposure is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Measles mumps and rubella vaccine and Mesalamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Measles mumps and rubella vaccine belongs to Miscellaneous; Mesalamine belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Theoretical salicylate-associated Reye syndrome; not established for MMR alone.
What to do
No action is generally needed with MMR alone; consider labeled precautions if a varicella-containing vaccine is used.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Measles mumps and rubella vaccine with Mesalamine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Measles mumps and rubella vaccine and Mesalamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Mesalamine is a salicylate-related compound, and salicylates after varicella-containing vaccine raise Reye syndrome concern. With MMR alone, the risk is theoretical and systemic exposure is low.
How serious is the interaction between Measles mumps and rubella vaccine and Mesalamine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action is generally needed with MMR alone; consider labeled precautions if a varicella-containing vaccine is used.
What other medicines interact with Measles mumps and rubella vaccine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Measles mumps and rubella vaccine with, for example, Adalimumab, Anakinra, Antithymocyte globulin equine. The full list is on the Measles mumps and rubella vaccine page.
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