Asacol Drug

drug Asacol (5-aminosalicylic acid or mesalamine) belongs to the group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Asacol is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease to moderate moderate. Asacol drug acts by reducing inflammation in the intestine and other symptoms of the disease.

Asacol Generic: Mesalamine , 5-aminosalicylic acid (or 5-ASA)

Asacol Available forms: Mesalamine Gastro-resistant tablet delayed release, enteric-coated mesalamine tablets enteric coated, oral mesalamine delayed-release capsules, mesalamine enema, suspension and rectal suppository. Commonly used brand name (s): In the USIT is known as Apriso, Asacol, Asacol HD, Lialda, Pentasa and Canada, it is known as Asacol 800. Asacol drug is available online or in drugstores under various brand names in several different forms. It is possible that the specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all the forms listed here.

Asacol use: The recommended adult dose varies Asacol tablets and depends on the product selected. You should swallow the tablets whole, ensuring that the cover does not break. It is important to take Asacol tablets only as prescribed and not to change the number or frequency of tablets ingested without first consulting your doctor. The usual dose for suppositories, rectal suspension, and enema is prescribed by the doctor.

Several factors can affect Asacol dosing a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other drugs. Before using Asacol, the following should be considered: allergies, pediatrics, geriatrics, pregnancy, lactation, interactions with drugs and other medical conditions.

Asacol Asacol vs. HD:

Asacol is indicated for the treatment of remission of mild to moderate flares and maintaining unified communications. Asacol (400 mg) is a sulfa drug without 5-ASA and does not contain steroids.

HD Asacol is used for the treatment of relapses in patients with moderately active ulcerative colitis. We have seen only moderate UC is characterized by symptoms more severe than the mild UC and Asacol HD can handle moderately severe attacks of UC. Asacol HD (800 mg) decreases rapidly the number of stools in most patients.

Asacol side effects: Serious side effects of Asacol noticed include fever, severe headache and sudden or severe abdominal pain. Side effects can include nausea, diarrhea, headaches that can regulate themselves. Asacol is not known to cause sexual side effects in men or women.

It is important to use Asacol exactly as your doctor has advised. If a dose is missed, you should administer it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, you should skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not administer a double dose to make up an absence. If in doubt about what to do after missing a dose, you should contact your physician or Pharmac.