Asacol®
(Asacol®, Mesalazine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets- modified release, gastro-resistant
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
-
Available as granules?
-
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
-
Available as an injection?
-
Available as nasal/oral spray?
-
Safe or appropriate to crush
Not recommended, consider rectally administered formulations as an alternative. See Mesalazine monograph for further information.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Mesalazine
Usual formulation brand names
Asacol®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
Yes
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
No
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
n/a
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
n/a
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No recommended, consider rectally administered formulations as an alternative. See Mesalazine monograph for further information.
Notes
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