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Mesalamine Asacol, Pentasa Uses Treats bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Storage Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Long Acting Capsule, Delayed Release Tablet, Coated Tablet, Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. Swallow the tablet or capsule whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it. If you see whole capsules or tablet parts in your bowel movements, tell your doctor. Do not stop taking mesalamine unless your doctor tells you to. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing Bloody diarrhea Fever, chills, sore throat Severe stomach cramps, especially in the upper abdominal area Unusual bleeding or bruising Unusual weakness or tiredness Yellow skin or eyes Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to mesalamine or aspirin. Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.

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