ASACOL (Mesalazine) Indication: Anti-Inflammatory for Ulcerative Colitis and Hemorrhoids. Full Description
ASACOL (Mesalazine) -also known as Mesalamine or 5-Amino Salicylic Acid (5-ASA)- is an anti-inflammatory drug used to Induce and maintain remission of Ulcerative Colitis (UC), which is one of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD).
ASACOL suppositories are small, fatty base, torpedo shape suppositories which are very convenient for patients.
Dose:
- Induction of Remission: 1.5 g/ day (up to 3 suppositories).
- Maintenance of Remission: 1 g/ day (2 suppositories).