Generic name:mesalamine (oral route) [ me-SAL-a-meen ]
Drug class:5-aminosalicylates
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 27, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Apriso
- Asacol HD
- Delzicol
- Lialda
- Pentasa
In Canada
- Asacol 800
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Delayed Release
- Capsule, Delayed Release
- Capsule, Extended Release
- Tablet, Enteric Coated
Therapeutic Class: Anti-Inflammatory
Chemical Class: Salicylate, Non-Aspirin
Uses for Asacol 800
Mesalamine is used to treat and prevent flare-ups of mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease). It works inside the bowels to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of the disease.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Asacol 800
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Asacol® and Delzicol® for the treatment of ulcerative colitis in children 5 years of age and older. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 5 years of age and for the prevention of ulcerative colitis in children.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Lialda® for the treatment of ulcerative colitis in children 5 years of age and older wei...
