Description

Generic Asacol is a perfect remedy in struggle against ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring. Generic Asacol acts by affecting a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Generic name of Generic Asacol is Mesalamine.

Asacol is also known as Mesalazine, Mesalamine, Ipocal, Pentasa, Salofalk, Canasa, Rowasa, Pentasa, Asacol, Lialda, Apriso, Masacol.

Brand names of Generic Asacol are Asacol, Lialda, Pentasa.

Dosage

Take Generic Asacol orally with or without food, with water.

Do not crush or chew it.

If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Generic Asacol suddenly.

Missing a dose

Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.

Overdose

If you overdose Generic Asacol and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F) away from moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.

Side effects

Generic Asacol has its side effects. The most common are:

• mild nausea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• diarrhea
• gas
• fever
• sore throat
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• tired feeling
• skin rash

Less common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Asacol:

• allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
• severe stomach pain
• cramping
• bloody diarrhea

Side effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.

Contra-indications

Do not take Generic Asacol if you are allergic to Generic Asacol components.

Do not use Generic Asacol if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother.

You should not use Generic Asacol if you are allergic to mesalamine or to aspirin or other salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others).

Before using Generic Asacol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: a stomach condition called pyloric stenosis;a history of allergy to sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);a heart condition such as congestive heart failure;kidney disease; or liver disease.

It can be dangerous to stop Generic Asacol taking suddenly.

Q: What is Generic Asacol?

A: Generic Asacol is a perfect remedy in struggle against ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Q: What is Generic Asacol important information?

A: You should not use Generic Asacol if you are allergic to mesalamine or to aspirin or other salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others). Before using Generic Asacol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: a stomach condition called pyloric stenosis;a history of allergy to sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);a heart condition such as congestive heart failure;kidney disease; or liver disease. It can be dangerous to take Generic Asacol if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother. Do not take Generic Asacol in case of allergy to this medicine or to its ingredients. If you want to achieve most effective results it is better do not stop taking Generic Asacol suddenly.

Q: What are generic and brand names of Generic Asacol?

A: Generic name of Generic Asacol is Mesalamine (oral). Brand names of Generic Asacol are Asacol, Lialda, Pentasa.