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
This listing uses Asacol as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Asacol vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Mesalazine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.