Efficacy of Asacol

Quality of Life

Asacol Delivered Significant Improvement in QoL—in as Few as 3 Weeks

According to the ACG Guidelines, improving Quality of Life (QoL) is a key goal of therapy in active ulcerative colitis.1

Improvement in Total IBDQ Score

QoL measured by the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ)*

  • 32 questions with graded responses (1 to 7 points) examining four aspects of patients' lives
  • Scores range from 32 to 224 (higher scores are associated with better QoL)
  • Increase in total IBDQ score >20 points is associated with clinically significant improvement3

* Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) is copyrighted by McMaster University.

References: 1. Kornbluth A et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2004;99:1371-1385. 2. Sninsky CA et al. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2008;4(suppl 4):1-10. 3. Higgins PDR et al. Gut. 2005;54:782-788.

Asacol Delivered Significant Improvement in QoL—Including Social Function Domain

According to the ACG Guidelines, improving Quality of Life (QoL) is a key goal of therapy in active ulcerative colitis.1

Significant QoL improvement vs. baseline as measured by IBDQ across all four domains at 3 and 6 weeks

References: 1. Kornbluth A et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2004;99:1371-1385. 2. Data on file, Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3. Sninsky CA et al. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2008;4(suppl 4):1-10.

Asacol (mesalamine) delayed-release tablets, available only by prescription, are indicated to treat mild to moderate flare-ups of ulcerative colitis and maintain remission of ulcerative colitis. Asacol is generally well-tolerated. In studies of flare-ups, some people taking Asacol reported headache, abdominal pain, general pain, rash, upset stomach, and worsening of colitis symptoms. In a six-month maintenance study, some people reported headache, runny nose, general pain, sore throat, infection, and nervousness. You should not take Asacol if you are allergic to Asacol or to salicylates such as aspirin. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or a history of kidney disease. It is recommended that all people have their kidney function tested prior to starting Asacol tablets and periodically while on Asacol therapy. Serious side effects may occur. If you have questions about taking Asacol, please talk to your doctor.
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