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 the Asacol on SGMeds a generic?
Yes. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredient (mesalazine) at the same strength, not the original Asacol made by Tillotts Pharma. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
What is the price of Asacol in Singapore dollars?
Asacol comes in a 400mg strength, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →Which other brands contain mesalazine?
Other brand names for mesalazine include Octasa, Salofalk and Mezavant. SGMeds also lists Pentasa with the same active ingredient.
What is Asacol used for?
Asacol is used for ulcerative colitis.
What side effects does Asacol have?
The most common side effects of mesalazine are headache, nausea and diarrhoea. Less common ones are rash, abdominal pain and joint pain (arthralgia). Serious side effects include kidney damage (nephrotoxicity) and blood cell disorders (blood dyscrasias). Get medical help straight away if you notice one of these serious effects.
Which medicines interact with Asacol?
Mesalazine can interact with azathioprine and mercaptopurine. Before you start Asacol, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
How fast does Asacol work?
Asacol usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. This varies from person to person.
Can I buy Asacol over the counter in Singapore?
Yes, online. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Asacol: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Asacol to Singapore?
Yes. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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.