When is his next Gi appt? The contents should be off-white to tan in color. I am desperately reading about diets and all sorts of crazy stuff on the internet, like raw vegan diets..... etc.,, please help if you have any advise at all... Thanks.Hi there, welcome to the forum. You must log in or register to reply here. Other side effects have also been reported, such as worsening colitis, renal toxicity (interstitial nephritis and nephrotic syndrome), pulmonary toxicity (interstitial lung disease and fibrosis, bronchiolitis obliterans, pulmonary granulomatosis and eosinophilic pleural effusion) hair loss and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. 5 Tried for. I was started on Asacol (similar - 5ASA type drug) when I was diagnosed 13 years ago. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Salix Pharmaceuticals, Raleigh, NC. Do not double the dose to catch up.Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Apriso (mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid))." Forums. "Product Information. Avapro side effects. If it is a concern, I would certainly share it with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. Read More. 7. While this community is not a substitute for doctor's advice and we cannot treat or diagnose, we find being able to communicate with others who have IBD is invaluable as we navigate our struggles and celebrate our successes. You may report them to the The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. I have tried all sorts of holistic ways to get rid of the mucus but have been unsuccessful. Once the foil-wrapped unit of bottles is opened, use all enemas promptly as directed by your physician. I also never stopped being symptomatic on this medication - my bms were always loose. 5. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. NOw this medicine seems to be making him sicker then ever. I do not remember getting any sinus infections or coughs with it though, and I'm not sure if that is a side effect either. JavaScript is disabled. However, since your son has been diagnosed at such a young age I am sure they are going to try the drugs with the least amount of side effect necessary to see if it will help him. I have read on the web site for the manufactur of the mesalamine that 4% of patients taking this drug experience sinusitis. Currently taking 150mgs per day. I ended up quitting it and switching on dipentum.” 4 / 10 Along with its needed effects, mesalamine may cause some unwanted effects. My son, Drew has been on a probiotic and we adhere to a gluten free diet as well. Asacol product information (mesalamine)." Mesalamine. Side Effects. "Product Information. Refuse to take anymore. I am going to see his GI Doctor on Tuesday jan. 12, and I am considering taking him off of this drug completely. Here is a very long story cut short..... His GI Dr put him on Mesalamine / Apriso. "Product Information. My heart goes out to you. I never heard of Apriso until I just googled it. Hi, Thank you both for replying and for the information. On 75 mg for 2 weeks, stopped for 3 weeks. I have been on Pentasa and Salofalk, which is another type of drug like Mesalamine, 5 ASA. Headache 2 evaluations from ulcerative colitis patients report mild overall side effects for Mesalamine (rectal) (40%) 3 evaluations from ulcerative colitis patients report no overall side effects for Mesalamine (rectal) (60%) abdominal cramps diarrhea.