asacol side effects
mesalamine (oral/rectal) (me SAL a meen)
Asacol, Pentasa, Rowasa
What is the most important information I should know about Asacol?
• Do not crush, break, or chew the tablets or capsules asacol side effects. Swallow them whole asacol side effects. They are specially formulated to release the medication after they have passedthrough your stomach asacol side effects.
• Notify your doctor if you repeatedly find undissolved tablets in yourstool asacol side effects.
What is Asacol?
• The exact way that Asacol works is unknown, but it is believed to reducethe actions of a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage,and diarrhea asacol side effects.
• Asacol is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis asacol side effects. Asacol is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring asacol side effects.
• Asacol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide asacol side effects.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Asacol?
• Tell your doctor if you have any type of kidney disease asacol side effects. You may requirea lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy with Asacol asacol side effects.
• Asacol is in the FDA pregnancy category B asacol side effects. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby asacol side effects. Do not take Asacol without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant asacol side effects.
• Asacol passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby asacol side effects. Do nottake Asacol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding ababy asacol side effects.
How should I take Asacol?
• Take Asacol exactly as directed by your doctor asacol side effects. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you asacol side effects.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water asacol side effects.
• Asacol can be taken with or without food asacol side effects.
• Do not crush, break, or chew the tablets or capsules asacol side effects. Swallow them whole asacol side effects. They are specially formulated to release the medication after they have passedthrough your stomach asacol side effects.
• Notify your doctor if you repeatedly find undissolved tablets in yourstool asacol side effects.
• Try to empty your bowel just before using a rectal form of mesalamine asacol side effects.
• Insert the suppositories rectally asacol side effects. Remove the foil wrapper and inserta suppository into the rectum, pointed end first asacol side effects. Avoid excessive handling ofthe suppository, because it is designed to melt at body temperature asacol side effects. Retainthe suppository for one to three hours, or longer, if possible to get the maximumbenefit from this medication asacol side effects.
• Shake the rectal suspension well before use asacol side effects. Remove the protective capfrom the applicator tip asacol side effects. Hold the bottle at the neck to prevent any of the medicationfrom spilling out asacol side effects. Gently insert the tip into the rectum, pointing toward thebelly button (umbilicus) asacol side effects. Squeeze the bottle steadily to discharge most of themedication asacol side effects. Retain the suspension overnight if possible to get the maximum benefitfrom this medication asacol side effects.
• Use caution when applying the suppositories or rectal suspension asacol side effects. Theseproducts may stain clothing, flooring, painted surfaces, vinyl, enamel, marble,granite, and other surfaces asacol side effects.
• The rectal suspension may darken slightly in color asacol side effects. Throw away any bottlesthat contain very dark brown liquid asacol side effects.
• Store Asacol at room temperature away from moisture and heat asacol side effects.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember asacol side effects. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose asacol side effects. Do not take a double dose of this medication asacol side effects.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention asacol side effects.
• Symptoms of a Asacol overdose include ringing in your ears, dizziness,headache, confusion, drowsiness, sweating, hyperventilation, vomiting, and diarrhea asacol side effects.
What should I avoid while taking Asacol?
• Use caution when applying the suppositories or rectal suspension asacol side effects. Theseproducts may stain clothing, flooring, painted surfaces, vinyl, enamel, marble,granite, and other surfaces asacol side effects.
• There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities during therapywith Asacol unless your doctor directs otherwise asacol side effects.
What are the possible side effects of Asacol?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingAsacol and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· worsening colitis (fever, abdominal pain, cramping, or bloody diarrhea);or
· chest pain or shortness of breath asacol side effects.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur asacol side effects. Continueto take Asacol and talk to your doctor if you experience
· nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, or belching;
· headache or dizziness;
· chills or sweating; or
· a rash asacol side effects.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur asacol side effects. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome asacol side effects.
What other drugs will affect Asacol?
• Asacol is not known to interact with other medicines asacol side effects.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines that you take sothat your therapies can be monitored for interactions asacol side effects.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Asacol written for healthprofessionals that you may read asacol side effects.
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