Asacol Information

Asacol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Asacol. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Asacol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Asacol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Asacol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Asacol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Asacol related warnings section.

The section on Asacol contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Asacol may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Asacol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Asacol Benefits & Uses
Asacol Dosage & How to Take
Asacol Side Effects
Asacol Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Asacol with Other Drugs
Asacol Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Asacol
Asacol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Asacol Benefits & Uses

Asacol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ulcerative Colitis

Asacol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: Maximum dose 2 g/day
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: Above 5 years old can take

Asacol Related Warnings

Is the use of Asacol safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Asacol in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Asacol safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Asacol for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Asacol on the Kidneys?

Asacol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Asacol on the Liver?

Asacol is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Asacol on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Asacol for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Asacol with Other Drugs

Asacol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Cidofovir

Cidofovir Injection

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Caffeine

Diclofenac

Asacol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Asacol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Asacol

Is this Asacol habit forming or addictive?

Asacol is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Asacol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Asacol should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Asacol for mental disorders.

No

Asacol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Asacol

You can take Asacol with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Asacol

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Asacol with alcohol will be.

Unknown