Colitan Marketing Information
Colitan is sold in pharmcies as "Asacol". It is also possible to purchase Asacol in online store. Usually it doesn't require doctor's receipt. Colitan also can be sold as: Mesalamine, Apriso, Asacolon, Asalazin Medichrom, Asalex, Asalit, Asamax, Asavixin, Asazine, Bufexan, Canasa, Claversal, Colitofalk, Crohnax, Crohnezine, Ectospasmol, Enteraproct, Enterasin, Etiasa, Favorat, Fivasa, Ipocol, Jucolon, Laboxantryl, Lextrasa, Li
Colitan Description
Generic Colitan is a perfect remedy in struggle against ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring. Generic Colitan acts by affecting a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.
Generic name of Generic Colitan is Mesalamine.
Brand names of Generic Colitan are Colitan, Lialda, Pentasa.
Colitan Dosage
Generic Colitan is available in:
400mg Standard DosageTake Generic Colitan orally with or without food, with water.
Do not crush or chew it.
If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Generic Colitan suddenly.
Colitan Missing of dose
Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.
Colitan Overdose
If you overdose Generic Colitan and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately.
Colitan Side effects
Generic Colitan has its side effects. The most common are:
mild nauseavomitingstomach crampsdiarrheagasfeversore throatconstipationheadachedizzinesstired feelingskin rashLess common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Colitan:
allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)severe stomach paincrampingbloody diarrheaSide effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.
Colitan Contra-indications
Do not take Generic Colitan if you are allergic to Generic Colitan components.
Do not use Generic Colitan if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother.
You should not use Generic Colitan if you are allergic to mesalamine or to aspirin or other salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others).
Before using Generic Colitan, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: a stomach condition called pyloric stenosis;a history of allergy to sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);a heart condition such as congestive heart failure;kidney disease; or liver disease.
It can be dangerous to stop Generic Colitan taking suddenly.
Colitan Frequently asked questions
Q: What is Generic Colitan?
A: Generic Colitan is a perfect remedy in struggle against ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.
Q: What is Generic Colitan important information?
A: You should not use Generic Colitan if you are allergic to mesalamine or to aspirin or other salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others). Before using Generic Colitan, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: a stomach condition called pyloric stenosis;a history of allergy to sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);a heart condition such as congestive heart failure;kidney disease; or liver disease. It can be dangerous to take Generic Colitan if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother. Do not take Generic Colitan in case of allergy to this medicine or to its ingredients. If you want to achieve most effective results it is better do not stop taking Generic Colitan suddenly.
Q: What are generic and brand names of Generic Colitan?
A: Generic name of Generic Colitan is Mesalamine (oral). Brand names of Generic Colitan are Colitan, Lialda, Pentasa.