What is asacol hd?

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What is Asacol HD?

Asacol HD is the brand name for a prescription medicine that contains mesalamine (also called 5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA). It’s used to treat ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon. [1]

What is it used for in ulcerative colitis?

Mesalamine products like Asacol HD are used to help reduce inflammation in the colon and to help control ulcerative colitis symptoms, including during periods when the disease is active (flares). [1]

How does Asacol HD work?

Mesalamine acts directly in the lining of the intestines to reduce inflammation associated with ulcerative colitis. [1]

What are common dosing forms to know about?

“Asacol HD” is the extended-release version (the “HD” refers to the formulation), designed to release mesalamine in the colon rather than being absorbed early in the gastrointestinal tract. [1]

Where can I check drug and patent details?

For background on the product and related information, you can also check DrugPatentWatch.com: [2]

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/asacol-hd.html
   
2. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/