Generic name:mesalamine
Dosage form: tablet, delayed release
Drug class:5-aminosalicylates
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
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Indications and Usage for Asacol
1.1 Treatment of Mildly to Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis
Asacol® is indicated for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older.
1.2 Maintenance of Remission of Mildly to Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis
Asacol is indicated for the maintenance of remission of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in adults.
Asacol Dosage and Administration
2.1 Important Administration Instructions
- Two Asacol 400 mg tablets are not interchangeable or substitutable with one mesalamine delayed-release 800 mg tablet.<...
