Suggest Treatment For Mild Colitis

Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017

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Question : I have a mild case of colitis.

I have been able to control with two 800mg Asacol daily.

Asacol 800 is now beyond my financial limits. ($400.00 monthly with Medicare jnsurance

Can you recommend an alternative medication?

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Alternative medicines to be discussed with your gastroenterologist!

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic,

I can certainly understand your concern,

Some cheaper(comparatively) substitutes are--

-- Balsalazide.
-- Plain Acetaminophen.
-- Sulphsalazine
-- Immunomodulators -Azathioprines or mercaptopurines.

These are the drugs which can be used in place of Asacol. Please discuss these options with your gastroenterologist.

Thanks

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