Asacol
Mesalazine 400mg gastro-resistant tablets, used for ulcerative colitis. An aminosalicylate that acts locally on the lining of the intestine.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Mesalazine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Gastro-resistant tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Asacol on your behalf.
- Condition
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Alternative names
- Octasa; Salofalk; Mezavant
- Therapeutic class
- Aminosalicylate
- Pharmacological class
- Anti-inflammatory
- Known off-label uses
- crohn's disease
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- rash; abdominal pain; arthralgia
- Dosage forms
- Gastro-resistant tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Tillotts Pharma
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- Ongoing treatment
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- azathioprine; mercaptopurine
- Age restrictions
- Consult physician for use in children.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to salicylates; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
monitor renal function periodically; use with care in patients with active peptic ulcer
Serious side effects
nephrotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; blood dyscrasias, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Mesalazine 400mg gastro-resistant tablets, used for ulcerative colitis. An aminosalicylate that acts locally on the lining of the intestine.
Mechanism of action
Mesalazine exerts a local anti-inflammatory effect on the intestinal mucosa, likely by inhibiting cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, thereby decreasing the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Asacol is a recognised brand of mesalazine, widely used in the management of ulcerative colitis. The same active ingredient is also available under the brand names Octasa, Salofalk and Mezavant. Supplied as a tablet in 400mg strengths, this medication is developed by Tillotts Pharma to help patients maintain consistent treatment protocols.
Buying Asacol online
Generic mesalazine, much of it produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand, helping expats and patients further afield maintain continuity of care.
Is Asacol the original brand?
Yes, Asacol is the originator brand name, made by Tillotts Pharma. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (mesalazine) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Asacol cost?
Asacol comes in a 400mg strength, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Asacol sold under?
Other brands of mesalazine include Octasa, Salofalk and Mezavant. On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Pentasa.
What is Asacol used for?
Asacol contains mesalazine, used for ulcerative colitis. Mesalazine exerts a local anti-inflammatory effect on the intestinal mucosa, likely by inhibiting cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, thereby decreasing the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
How quickly does Asacol work?
Mesalazine usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. The exact timing differs between people.
Does Asacol have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of mesalazine are headache, nausea and diarrhoea. Less common ones include rash, abdominal pain and arthralgia. Serious but less common side effects include nephrotoxicity and blood dyscrasias, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Asacol?
Mesalazine can interact with azathioprine and mercaptopurine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Asacol.
Is Asacol available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand mesalazine is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Asacol to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Asacol is the originator brand name, made by Tillotts Pharma. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Tillotts Pharma and do not ship the original Asacol.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Mesalazine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.