Asacol 800 and Suprep

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Mesalamine is used to treat and prevent mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease). It works inside the bowels to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of the disease.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
• Dosage Forms: oral solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit contains a combination of magnesium, potassium, and sodium sulfates. Magnesium, potassium, and sodium are electrolyte minerals that occur naturally in body fluids and they are used in a laxative that works by increasing the amount of water in your intestines and helps your bowels to move more quickly.

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit causes diarrhea for the purpose of cleaning your colon before a colonoscopy. Cleaning the colon allows the inside of your colon to be seen more clearly on the colonoscopy.

Suprep may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.