ASACOL

DRUG TITLE

Asacol (Mesalamine)

USE OF THE MEDICINE

Asacol is used to treat various forms of light and medium ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon). Asacol may also be used for other cases, certain physician.

HOW TO TAKE THE MEDICINE

For the treatment of light and medium active ulcerative colitis: The usual adult dosage is two 400 mg tablets to be taken three times a day for a total daily dose of 2.4 grams for a period of 6 weeks.

In order to maintain remission of ulcerative colitis: The recommended dose for adults is 1.6 g per day in divided doses. The duration of treatment in the long term, well-controlled study was 6 months.
Two tablets of 400 mg Asacol were not identified bioequivalent one tablet of Asacol HD 800 mg.

Take Asacol with a full glass of water.
Asacol can usually be taken with or without food. Follow your doctor.
Do not crush, do not break, or chew the tablets. Swallow them whole.
The tablet has a special enteric-coated shell to protect your stomach. Fissure pill could damage this coating.

Call your doctor if you find undissolved tablets in your stool.

Store Asacol at room temperature in a dry and warm place.

THE  MECHANISM OF ACTION

Asacol tablets latency facilitation of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). It works by preventing the production of substances that cause inflammation of the colon.

MISSED DOSE

If you miss a Asacol, take it as soon as possible. If kit is time for your next dose, skip the missed taking the drug and return to your normal schedule the reception. Do not do 2 doses at once.

STORAGE

Store this medication at room temperature in a tightly closed container away from heat and light.