Asacol
$90.00 – $111.00
Asacol is similar to Pentasa and Rafasal and is used to treat and prevent Colitis.
Asacol affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea. Mesalamine is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.
Brand Manufacturer: Tillots
Side Effects: Asacol (mesalamine) is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis and is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring. Common side effects of Asacol include: mild nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, gas, fever, sore throat, flu-like symptoms, constipation, headache, dizziness, tired feeling, or skin rash. Before using this or any other medication, it is recommended to consult with a doctor or healthcare provider.
Indication: Used as an anti-inflammatory agent for ulcerative colitis; not considered effective for Crohn’s disease. Also used for ulcerative proctitis (rectal formulations, suppository, and enema only).