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Asacol General Information
Asacol is a medication prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. The chemical name of Asacol is 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid. The molecular weight is 153.1. The usual recommended dosage of this medication in adults is two 400-mg tablets. This should be taken thrice a day for up to six weeks. Asacol is available in tablet form. It is usually taken orally thrice daily. The medication may be taken with or without food. In case, you are concerned about upset stomach, then it would be better to take it with food. The Asacol tablets have a special coating and it is important to make sure that the coating is not cut, chewed, or crushed while swallowing. Take special care about taking Asacol the same time every day. This will facilitate in maintaining a uniform level in your blood. Make sure you take the medication as prescribed in order to ensure effective results. Do not stop taking it without the recommendation of a health care practitioner. The dosage of Asacol also depends on the severity of your condition, other medical conditions you may have and medications you may be taking. Asacol is available as red-brown tablets in the shape of a capsule. Asacol NE is imprinted on the tablet in black.
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