Mesalamine / Mesalazine
Uses
Mesalamine is used in the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.
How it Works
Mesalamine blocks the release of chemical messengers in the body that causes inflammation and tissue damage.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Asacol Suppositories may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Headache,
Diarrhoea,
Abdominal pain