Asacol ( 5-ASA, Pentasa, Rowasa, Generic Mesalamine ) 500mg 20 suppositories
Procter & Gamble This medication is used to treat ulcerative proctitis, a type of bowel disease. It does not cure ulcerative proctitis, but it may decrease the number of stools, the amount of mucus/blood in the stools, and the rectal bleeding caused by irritation/swelling of the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory drug.
It is believed to work by blocking the production of certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling.OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This medication may also be used for Crohn’s disease, along with other treatments.
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