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How to Use

Swallow the capsule or tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it before swallowing.

Take this drug before meals and at bedtime with a full glass - 8 ounces of water, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor.

Keep taking this drug for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few days Do not miss any doses .

Do not change to another brand without checking with your family doctor . The doses are various for various brands. If you refill your drug and it looks various, check with your pharmacist.

Dosage

The number of capsules or tablets that you take depends on the brand and strength of the drug.

• For inflammatory bowel disease:
  • For long-acting oral dosage form - extended-release capsules or tablets:
    • Adults 1 gram four times a day for up to eight weeks.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For long-acting oral dosage form - delayed-release tablets:
    • Adults
      • For Asacol : 800 milligrams - mg three times a day for six weeks. For maintenance treat of ulcerative colitis, 1600 mg a day, divided into smaller doses that are taken at separate times.
      • For Mesasal : A total of 1.5 to 3 grams a day, divided into smaller doses that are taken at separate times.
      • For Salofalk : 1 gram three or four times a day.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.