Asacol (Delayed-Release Tablets)
Asacol Delayed-Release Tablets are used for treating and causing remission of various forms of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon). Asacol Delayed-Release Tablets may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
For the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis: The usual dosage in adults is two 400-mg tablets to be taken three times a day for a total daily dose of 2.4 grams for a duration of 6 weeks.
For the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis: The recommended dosage in adults is 1.6 grams daily, in divided doses. Treatment duration in the prospective, well-controlled trial was 6 months.
Two Asacol 400 mg tablets have not been shown to be bioequivalent to one Asacol HD 800 mg tablet.
Take Asacol with a full glass of water.
Asacol can usually be taken with or without food. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not crush, break, or chew a Asacol tablet. Swallow the tablet whole.
The enteric-coated tablet has a special coating to protect your stomach. Breaking the pill could damage this coating.
Call your doctor if you find undissolved tablets in your stool.
Store Asacol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Asacol Delayed-Release Tablets are a 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). It works by preventing the production of substances that cause inflammation of the colon.
If you miss a dose of Asacol, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
