Mesalazine
Mesalazine, known as Asacol, is an anti-inflammatory medicine used for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. This page covers the one Asacol tablet in the catalogue.
Key points
- Mesalazine is an anti-inflammatory medicine that works inside the bowel to reduce swelling in the digestive tract.
- Asacol is a 400 mg tablet marketed by the originator Warner Chilcott; it is the only formulation listed in this catalogue.
- Mesalazine can sometimes cause side effects such as headache or stomach discomfort, and it may interact with other medicines before they are taken together.
What Mesalazine is used for
Mesalazine is used for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, two conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. The Asacol tablet delivers mesalazine to the bowel, where it may ease symptoms such as diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort. As a Digestive Health ingredient, it is taken by mouth as a tablet.