Other Brand Names: Asacol MR (UK)
Active Ingredient: Mesalamine

Asacol (Mesalamine) is used in the reduction of ulcerative colitis or inflammation of the colon. Asacol reduces the inflammation by preventing the production of substances involved in the inflammatory process, such as arachidonic acid and can help begin repairing the lining of your colon. Asacol is proven to help improve ulcerative colitis symptoms of rectal bleeding and increased stool frequency. Asacol helps prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis or inflammation of the colon from recurring.

Ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory diseases cause excessive production of chemicals, such as, prostaglandins that produce swelling of the colon. Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis, a disease of the large intestine or colon that includes open sores, in the colon. The main symptom of active disease is usually continual diarrhea mixed with blood. Ulcerative colitis is, however, believed to have a systemic analysis that leads to many symptoms outside the large intestine. Patients should discuss their experiences with Asacol with a physician, as their individual results may vary.