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The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, hair loss, itching, and flatulence. If these symptoms bother you, do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach. Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
How Asacol 400mg Tablet works
Asacol 400mg Tablet is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.
How To Use Asacol 400mg Tablet
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Asacol 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Benefits Of Asacol 400mg Tablet
- Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Asacol 400mg Tablet can relieve these symptoms and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. There are many different brands and your doctor will decide which is most suitable for you. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
- Crohn’s disease is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the intestines. The most common symptoms are diarrhea and pain in your abdomen. Asacol 400mg Tablet helps reduce the inflammation, relieve the symptoms, and prevent them from coming back.
Side Effects Of Asacol 400mg Tablet
- Flatulence
- Hair loss
- Headache
- Itching
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Safety Advice for Asacol 400mg Tablet
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Asacol 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Asacol 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Asacol 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.<BR>If you are taking Asacol 400mg Tablet, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Asacol 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Asacol 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Asacol 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Asacol 400mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Asacol 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Asacol 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
