Brand Name:

Biosacol^®

Dosage:

400 mg & 800 mg

Generic Name:

Mesalasine

Pharmacotherapeutic Group:

Chronic bowel disorders

Therapeutic Indication:

Mesalasine: Biosacol tablets are indicated for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis and for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis.

Dosage and Administration:

For the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis: The usual dosage in adults is two 400-mg tablets to be taken three times a day for a total daily dose of 2.4 grams for duration of 6 weeks.

Side Effects:

Adverse reactions may include abdominal pain/cramps/ discomfort; colitis exacerbation; constipation; diarrhea; dyspepsia; eructation; flatulence/gas; nausea; vomiting; asthenia; chills; dizziness; fever; headache; malaise/ fatigue/weakness; sweating; pharyngitis; rhinitis; pruritus; rash/ spots; arthralgia; back pain; hypertonia; myalgia; chest pain; dysmenorrhea; edema; flu syndrome; pain.