Ascol

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Asacol® (mesalamine) is a prescription medication used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis in adults. By inhibiting the production of inflammatory chemicals in the lining of the colon, the drug can treat flare-ups. It is available only by prescription and comes in the form of delayed-release tablets.
 
Side effects of the medication may include belching, abdominal pain, and sore throat. Among the factors that can affect the dose of Asacol your healthcare provider recommends are the severity of your condition, other medical conditions you may have, and other medications you may be currently taking.
 
(Click Asacol for more information on how this medicine works, clinical effects, and dosing tips and precautions. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD