Asacol
Mesalazine tablets for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It works directly on the bowel lining rather than affecting the whole body.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Mesalazine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
Asacol is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Asacol depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Asacol details
- Conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis · Crohn's Disease
- Alternative names
- mesalamine
- Therapeutic class
- 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivative
- Pharmacological class
- Aminosalicyclate
- Known off-label uses
- crohn's disease
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; hypersensitivity to salicylates
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; flatulence
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; diarrhoea; fever
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Warner Chilcott
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Azathioprine; NSAIDs; Antacids
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Mesalazine tablets for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It works directly on the bowel lining rather than affecting the whole body.
Mechanism of action
Acts locally on the colon mucosa to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and reduce inflammatory mediator release.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Monitor infant for diarrhoea.
What you will receive
Asacol names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Mesalazine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.