Asacol HD
MesalamineProduct Information
Drug name: Asacol HD
Generic name: Mesalamine
Strengths: 800mg
Formulation: Delayed release tablet
Product Description :
Asacol HD is a prescription medication for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis symptoms. This medication can be used on its own or in combination with other medicines.
It relieves ulcerative colitis symptoms like diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine is an amino-salicylate, which is a type of drug. It works by lowering the amount of inflammation in the colon.
Asacol HD Dosage
The suggested dose for people with moderately active ulcerative colitis is 1600 mg (two Asacol HD 800 mg tablets) three times a day (total daily intake of 4.8 grams) for a period of six weeks.
This is only the typically recommended dose. When using this medication, ensure to follow your doctor’s dosage and instructions. If you have any questions about drug dosages, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Asacol HD Side Effects
Common
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Gas
- Headache
- Rash
- Abnormal liver function test
Serious:
- Hives
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of the face, tongue, throat, lips
- Severe stomach pain
- Abdominal cramps
- Bloody diarrhea / stools
- Fever
- Headache
- Skin rashes
- Coughing up blood
- Vomit (coffee ground look)
- Little/ no urination
- Painful/difficult urination
- Swelling of feet and ankles
- Tiredness
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite
- Upper stomach pain
- Dark urine
- Clay colored stools
- Yellow skin / eyes
This drug might cause serious adverse effects. If you have any significant side effects, contact your doctor immediately, or dial 911 or your local emergency number.
These aren’t the only adverse effects that come with it. Other, perhaps more rare side effects should be discussed with your doctor and pharmacist. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor about any allergies you have, medications you are taking, and any previous medical history you have.
Drug interactions
Asacol may interact with azathioprine or mercaptopurine, pentamidine, tacrolimus, amphotericin B, antibiotics, antiviral medications, cancer treatment, aspirin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Tell your doctor about all of the drugs you’re taking.
Asacol HD During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Asacol HD should only be taken if it is indicated during pregnancy. This drug can cause damage to a breastfeeding infant if it gets into the breast milk. Before you start nursing, make sure to speak with your doctor.
Asacol HD Price
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