Asacol
Asacol is a medicine that contains mesalazine and helps treat ulcerative colitis by reducing inflammation.
Form
säädellysti vapauttava tabletti
Strength
1600 mg
Active Ingredient
Mesalazine
Manufacturer
Tillotts Pharma AB
How to Use
Dosage
For active disease, the dose can be up to 4800 mg (3 tablets) daily, taken once or divided into 2-3 doses. For maintenance therapy, 1600 mg daily.
Method
Swallow tablets whole with a glass of water; do not chew, crush, or break them. You can take them with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 4800 mg (3 tablets) for active disease.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Rash
- •Digestive problems
RARE
- •Increase in white blood cells (eosinophils)
- •Tingling, prickling, or numbness
- •Itchy skin or hives
- •Chest pain
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Heart inflammation (with chest pain, palpitations)
- •Diarrhea, stomach pain, gas, vomiting
- •Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
- •Severe reduction in blood cells (weakness, bruising, increased infection or bleeding risk)
- •Drug-induced fever
- •Immune system disorder (lupus-like syndrome, inflammation of heart/lung membranes, rash, joint pain)
- •Ulcerative colitis affecting the entire large intestine
- •Nerve problems (numbness, tingling)
- •Lung disease (breathing difficulties, cough, wheezing, pneumonia)
- •Pancreatitis (upper abdominal and back pain, nausea)
- •Liver problems (abnormal test results, hepatitis, flu-like symptoms, jaundice)
- •Hair loss
- •Muscle or joint pain
- •Kidney problems (inflammation, scarring, kidney failure)
- •Reduced sperm production
- •Kidney stones and kidney pain
- •Weight loss
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to mesalazine, aspirin, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction in your heart that was thought to be caused by mesalazine.
- Stop using this medicine and seek medical help right away if you develop a severe rash, blisters, or sores on your skin or in your mouth.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe or persistent headaches, vision problems, or ringing in your ears.
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- Use with caution if you have a stomach ulcer.
- Drink enough fluids because this medicine can cause kidney stones.
- This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines that weaken your immune system (like azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, or thioguanine), as this can cause serious infections.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider renal impairment. Do not use in severe renal impairment. Remember blood tests to monitor safety. (updated 20.5.2024)