5-Aminosalicylates (Asacol, Rowasa, etc)

Apriso is a form of mesalamine that is approved to treat ulcerative colitis. This drug is taken once a day, and the drug is released into the colon, where it reduces inflammation.

Side effects of this drug used to treat ulcerative colitis.

A list of side effects for the form of this drug which is taken orally.

Answers to frequently asked questions about Asacol (mesalamine) including dosage and other medical conditions which could contraindicate its use.

Comprehensive list of side effects for this medication when taken rectally.

Patient education and monograph for the extended-release tablet or capsule version of this drug.

More commonly known as Asacol®, Asasantine®, or Mesasal™, a limited amount of information about this group of drugs that may be used to treat either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colits.

Simple to read consumer information about the oral and rectal forms of this drug from Drugs.com.

Good description of how to use the medicine in this form and side effects.

Precautions for this drug including use during pregnancy and pediatric use.

Includes a table of adverse effects, and information on drug interactions.