Asacol DR Tablets 1600 mg (Mesalazine)

Adult dosage

•Treatment of mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis: Adults are usually given up to 4800mg daily for 8 weeks, as a single daily dose or divided into 2-3 doses, according to symptoms. •Maintenance treatment: Adults may usually be given 1600mg once daily.

This drug should not be used by patients who are allergic to specific ingredients, patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, those with peptic ulcers or blood clotting disorders, and children under the age of 2. Patients with bronchial asthma or allergies to other medications, those with liver or kidney issues, blood diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children aged 2 to 15 and the elderly should use this medication with caution. This drug can rarely cause various side effects such as skin rashes, hives, hair loss, difficulty breathing, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, changes in blood cell counts, heart inflammation, kidney impairment, dizziness, and headaches, so you should consult a physician immediately if symptoms appear. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests should be performed during treatment, and especially if kidney dysfunction is discovered, the medication should be discontinued. This drug may interact with certain other medications, increasing or decreasing the drug's effectiveness, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. During pregnancy, this medication may cross the placenta, so it should only be administered under a doctor's evaluation when necessary. While breastfeeding, it should also be used cautiously, considering the potential for adverse reactions in the baby. Elderly patients may have impaired kidney function, so the condition should be monitored regularly through blood tests. In the case of an overdose, general treatment methods for salicylate toxicity should be applied, such as inducing vomiting or gastric lavage, while maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance, and carefully monitoring kidney function. When taking this medication, do not crush or split the tablets; swallow them whole and keep them out of reach of children. This medication works to reduce inflammation in the colon, so it is important to take it at regular intervals and follow your doctor's instructions regarding regular check-ups.

• hyperpyrexia
• alopecia
• urticaria
• allergic skin rash
• photosensitivity
• erythema multiforme syndrome
• erythema multiforme
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• dyspnea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Brownish-red, semi-glossy, rectangular enteric-coated tablet

Package unit

60 tablets/box[((10 tablets/PTP)*6)/box], 30 tablets/box[((10 tablets/PTP)*3)/box]