Generic Asacol (mesacol By Sun Pharma)

Generic Asacol (Mesacol) - Product Information

Generic Asacol tablets (Mesacol) are used for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative Colitis (a medical condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum) and for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative Colitis.

Mesacol tablets are manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in the strengths of 400 mg and 800 mg. Each Mesacol delayed release tablet for oral administration contains 400 mg or 800 mg of Mesalamine, an anti-inflammatory medication. We also have in stock Generic Lialda (Mesacol OD Prolonged Release Tablets) which is also used to treat the same indications.

Name of the Drug

We supply original Mesacol tablets manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. .

Manufacturer of Mesacol Tablets

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.  
Website:www.sunpharma.com

Active Ingredient present in Mesacol Tablets

The active ingredient present in Mesacol tablets is Mesalamine. Each Mesacol tablet contains 400 mg or 800 mg of Mesalamine.

Uses of Generic Asacol (Mesacol Tablets by Sun Pharma)

Mesalamine is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Mesacol by Sun Pharma (Mesalamine) is the generic alternative of Asacol and similar to Pentasa. Pentasa is more useful for Crohn's disease due to its unique formulation, which enables a prolonged release of the active substance throughout the intestine tract. Generic Asacol is a delayed release enteric-coated tablets which generally releases the active ingredient only in the colon. While there are always clinical exceptions, Generic Asacol is generally suitable for patients with colitis only (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's colitis), but not disease involving the small intestine.

We supply Mesacol delayed release tablets by Sun Pharma which is also known as Generic Asacol. It contains the active ingredient Mesalamine and comes in strength of 400 mg and 800 mg.

Mesalamine (Mesacol Tablets) - Dosage

Generic Asacol tablets (Mesacol) should be swallowed whole without cutting, breaking, or chewing. The dosage of Mesalamine tablets (Mesacol) for various indications is given below:
Treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis:
The recommended 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.

Maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis:
The recommended dosage in adults is 1.6 grams daily, in divided doses. The duration of treatment in the prospective, well-controlled trial was 6 months.

How to Use Mesacol by Sun Pharma (Mesalamine Tablets)

Take Mesacol by Sun Pharma (Mesalamine tablets) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take Mesacol tablets (Generic Asacol) with a full glass of water. Mesacol can usually be taken with or without food. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Do not crush, break, or chew the 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.

Take a missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take an extra Mesalamine tablet to make up for the missed dose.

Mesalamine Tablets - Contraindications

Mesalamine tablets are contraindicated in the following cases:

• If the patient is hypersensitive (allergic) to salicylates.
• If the patient is hypersensitive (allergic) to mesalazine or any of the other ingredient present in Mesacol tablets.
• If the patient has severe kidney problems.
• If the patient has severe liver problems.
• Mesalamine tablets should not be administered to children under 2 years of age.

Mesalamine Side effects

The most common Mesalamine side effects that were observed in more than 2% of patients were headache, nausea, nasopharyngitis, abdominal pain, and worsening of ulcerative colitis.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Mesacol tablets by Sun Pharma (Generic Asacol):
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking Mesalamine tablets  and call your doctor immediately if you have a serious side effect such as severe stomach pain, cramping, fever, headache, and bloody diarrhea.

Less serious side effects of Mesacol tablets may include:
• mild nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, gas
• fever, sore throat, or other flu symptoms
• constipation
• headache or dizziness
• tired feeling
• skin rash
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Mesalamine Overdose

Overdose symptoms of Mesalamine tablets may include ringing in your ears, dizziness, headache, confusion, drowsiness, sweating, and shortness of breath, vomiting, and diarrhea. There is little data on overdose which do not indicate renal or hepatic toxicity. There is no specific antidote and treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Two cases of pediatric overdosage have been reported. In the case of a 3-year-old male who ingested 2 grams of Asacol tablets was treated with ipecac and activated charcoal and no adverse events occurred.

Warnings & Precautions When Using Mesacol by Sun Pharma (Mesalamine Tablets)

You should not use Mesacol by Sun Pharma if you are allergic to mesalamine or to aspirin or other salicylates such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, and Tricosal.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medicine:
• a stomach condition called pyloric stenosis
• a history of allergy to sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
• a heart condition such as congestive heart failure
• kidney disease
• liver disease

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using Mesacol by Sun Pharma (Generic Asacol, Mesalamine).

Mesalamine And Pregnancy

Mesalamine has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well controlled studies of Mesalamine tablets (Generic Asacol) use in pregnant women. Limited published human data on Mesalamine do not show any increase in the overall rate of congenital malformations. Some data demonstrate an increased rate of preterm birth, stillbirth, and low birth weight; however, these adverse pregnancy outcomes are also associated with active inflammatory bowel disease.

Animal reproduction studies of Mesalamine found no evidence of fetal harm. However, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), an inactive ingredient in Generic Asacol's enteric coating, was associated with external and skeletal malformations and adverse effects on the male reproductive system during animal studies at doses more than 190 times the human dose based on body surface area.This medicine may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Mesalamine tablets should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Mesalamine During Breastfeeding

Mesalamine and its N-acetyl metabolite are excreted into Breast milk. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), an inactive ingredient present in the enteric coating of Asacol HD tablets, and its primary metabolite mono-butyl phthalate (MBP) are also excreted into breast milk.

It is not known whether Mesacol (Mesalamine) could harm a nursing baby. Exercise caution when Generic Asacol is administered to a nursing mother.
Do not use Mesacol tablets (Mesalamine) without telling your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.

Buy Mesalamine 400 mg (Mesacol Pills) Online at Only $0.44 per Pill

You can buy Generic Asacol tablets online from Clear Sky Pharmacy at a cheap price. Mesacol 400 mg pills, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., India are supplied in a blister strip of 15 tablets. The 400 mg tablets cost only $0.44 per unit when you place an order for 600  tablets.

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