Asacol
Intended to relieve mucosal inflammation to support bowel healing and target inflammatory flares.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Mesalazine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Asacol, depending on stock.
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
intended to relieve mucosal inflammation to support bowel healing and target inflammatory flares.
Mechanism of action
Acts locally on the colon mucosa to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and reduce inflammatory mediator release.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Generally safe for use. Breastfeeding: Monitor infant for diarrhoea.
What you will receive
Asacol is the originator brand name, made by Warner Chilcott. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Warner Chilcott.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Mesalazine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.