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Chemical Name MESALAMINE (me-SAL-a-meen)
ASACOL is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis. It works inside the bowel by helping to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of the disease. ASACOL is generally used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It may also be used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.
| Fact Table |
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| Formula |
C7H7NO3 |
| License |
FDA-approved |
| Bioavailability |
Approximately 28% (for delayed-release tablets) |
| Legal Status |
US: Rx-only |
| Chemical Name |
Mesalazine / 5-ASA |
| Elimination Half-life |
Variable, approximately 0.5 to 1.5 hours for the parent drug (mesalazine), but the metabolite (N-acetyl-5-aminosalicylic acid) has a half-life of approximately 5 to 10 hours |
| Dosage (Strength) |
Oral delayed-release tablets: 400 mg, 800 mg (Asacol HD), and other strengths depending on the brand and formulation |
| Pregnancy Advice |
Category B (FDA); considered safe but should be used under the advice of a healthcare provider |
| Brands |
Asacol, Lialda, Pentasa, Delzicol, and others depending on the region and formulation |
| Protein Binding |
Approximately 43% |
| PubChem CID |
4075 |
| MedlinePlus |
a688021 |
| ChEBI |
6775 |
| ATC code |
A07EC02 |
| DrugBank |
DB00244 |
| KEGG |
D00377 |
| Routes of Administration |
Oral, rectal |
Take ASACOL exactly as prescribed by your doctor or indicated on the prescription label.
ASACOL is usually taken with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food. Consult your doctor for instructions. It is important not to crush, break, or chew the tablet. Swallow the tablet whole because the enteric-coated tablet has a special coating to protect your stomach. Breaking the pill could damage this coating.
Before using ASACOL, patients should be aware of essential safety information that may affect them. Tell your doctor if you have any of the conditions listed below as you may need special testing or dose adjustments to safely take ASACOL:
Every medication has side effects; however it is rare that they may occur. Patients can usually find the complete list of side effects with their medication.
Serious side effects may include:
Common serious side effects may include:
Important: Call your doctor if you find undissolved tablets in your stool.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about additional side effects or any side effect that bothers you or that do not go away.
What is Asacol used for?
Asacol helps with inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea. It treats moderately active ulcerative colitis in adults.
How long can you take Asacol for?
Usually, you take Asacol for about 6 weeks.
What are the side effects of taking Asacol?
Asacol might give you stomach pain, cramps, or bloody diarrhea. You could also get a fever, headache, or skin rash.
What happens if I stop taking Asacol?
If you stop Asacol, talk to your doctor first. Stopping suddenly might bring back ulcerative colitis symptoms.
Is Mesalazine a steroid?
No, Mesalazine isn’t a steroid. It’s a type of drug called 5-aminosalicylates, used for ulcerative colitis.
Is Mesalazine a safe drug?
Usually, it’s safe if you use it how your doctor says. But like any drug, it might cause side effects. Tell your doctor if anything strange happens.
Does Mesalazine cause hair loss?
Hair loss isn’t common with Mesalazine. If your hair falls out, check with your doctor to see what’s going on.
Does mesalamine make you gain weight?
Nope, gaining weight isn’t something that typically happens with Mesalazine. If your weight changes a lot, talk to your doctor.
What is the difference between Mesalazine and Mesalamine?
They’re the same thing, just different names.
Can Mesalazine cause liver damage?
It’s rare, but Mesalazine could cause liver problems. If you see yellow skin or eyes, dark pee, or have belly pain, see a doctor right away.
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