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Asacol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Asacol. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Asacol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Asacol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Asacol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Asacol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Asacol related warnings section.
The section on Asacol contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Asacol may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Asacol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Asacol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Asacol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Asacol safely.
Is the use of Asacol safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Asacol on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Asacol on the Kidneys?
Asacol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Asacol on the Liver?
Side effects of Asacol rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Asacol on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Asacol for the heart.
Asacol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Asacol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Asacol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Asacol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Asacol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Asacol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Asacol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Asacol
You can take Asacol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Asacol
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Asacol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Asacol® (mesalamine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 684
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 820-822