Asacol 400mg MR tablets contain the active substance mesalazine (also known as 5-
aminosalicylic acid) which is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of:
• Ulcerative colitis - a disease of the large bowel (colon) and back passage (rectum) in which
the lining of the bowel becomes inflamed (red and swollen). Symptoms can include rectal
bleeding, frequent diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Asacol 400mg MR tablets act locally in the
colon to reduce inflammation and can also prevent further episodes (flares) of ulcerative
colitis.
• Crohn’s ileo-colitis – a disease affecting the small bowel (terminal ileum) and colon in
which the lining of the bowel becomes swollen and sore. This may lead to the development
of ulcers, abscesses and narrowing (strictures) in the bowel. Asacol 400mg MR tablets act
locally in the terminal ileum and colon to control the disease and prevent further flares of
Crohn’s ileocolitis.
| Manufacturer | Tillotts Pharma AG |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | ASACOL |
| Dosage | ADULTS , Oral: Acute disease: Six tablets a day in divided doses, with concomitant corticosteroid therapy where clinically indicated. Maintenance therapy: Three to six tablets once daily or in divided doses. OR AS DIRECTED |
| Dosage Form | TABLET |
| Size | 100 |
| Active Ingredients | mesalazine |
| Side Effects | N/A |
| Contraindications | N/A |