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Asacol HD – Uses, Dosage & Warnings

Asacolu202fHD is a prescription medication for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis symptoms.u202fThis medication can be used on its own or in combination with other medicines.<br>It relieves ulcerative colitis symptoms like diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine is an amino-salicylate, which is a type of drug. It works by lowering the amount of inflammation in the colon.

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Asacol HD – Uses, Dosage & Warnings

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  1. Asacol HD – Uses, Dosage & Warnings OnlineCanadianPharmacy.com

  2. Product Information • Drug name: Asacol HD • Generic name: Mesalamine • Strengths: 800mg • Formulation: Delayed release tablet

  3. What is Asacol HD? • Asacol HD is a prescription medication for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis symptoms. • Asacol HD can be used on its own or in combination with other medicines. • It relieves ulcerative colitis symptoms like diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine is an amino-salicylate, which is a type of drug. • It works by lowering the amount of inflammation in the colon.

  4. Asacol HD Dosage The suggested dose for people with moderately active ulcerative colitis is 1600 mg (two Asacol HD 800 mg tablets) three times a day (total daily intake of 4.8 grams) for a period of six weeks. This is only the typically recommended dose.

  5. Asacol HD Side Effects Common Asacol HD Side Effects • Nausea • Vomiting • Stomach pain • Diarrhea • Indigestion • Gas • Headache • Rash • Abnormal liver function test This drug might cause serious adverse effects. If you have any significant side effects, contact your doctor immediately, or dial 911 or your local emergency number. These aren't the only adverse effects that come with it. Other, perhaps more rare side effects should be discussed with your doctor and pharmacist. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor about any allergies you have, medications you are taking, and any previous medical history you have.

  6. Asacol HD Side Effects Serious Asacol HD Side Effects: • Hives • Difficulty breathing • Swelling of the face, tongue, throat, lips • Severe stomach pain • Abdominal cramps • Bloody diarrhea / stools Full list of side effects can be found here

  7. Drug interactions • Asacol may interact with azathioprine or mercaptopurine, pentamidine, tacrolimus, amphotericin B, antibiotics, antiviral medications, cancer treatment, aspirin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Tell your doctor about all of the drugs you're taking. • Asacol HD During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding • Asacol HD should only be taken if it is indicated during pregnancy. This drug can cause damage to a breastfeeding infant if it gets into the breast milk. Before you start nursing, make sure to speak with your doctor.

  8. Asacol HD Price OnlineCanadianPharmacy.com is committed to customer satisfaction and strives to provide the safest and most inexpensive forms of medications possible. Check here for our listed prices, and use online price comparison tools to see that we offer you the opportunity to buy medications at much lower rates, when compared to other retailers and pharmacies.

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