4-aminosalicylic Acid

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What are you taking 4-aminosalicylic Acid for?

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  • Other
  • Crohn Disease
  • Tuberculosis

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  • A month or so
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  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

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Uses of 4-aminosalicylic Acid

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4-aminosalicylic Acid is used in the treatment of:

  • Crohn Disease
  • Tuberculosis

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

4-aminosalicylic Acid Brand Names

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4-aminosalicylic Acid may be found in some form under the following brand names:

4-aminosalicylic Acid Drug Class

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4-aminosalicylic Acid is part of the drug class:

4-aminosalicylic Acid Interactions

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This is not a complete list of 4-aminosalicylic Aciddrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

4-aminosalicylic Acid and Pregnancy

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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Aminosalicylic Acid falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Aminosalicylic Acid should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Aminosalicylic Acid should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

4-aminosalicylic Acid Dosage

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Take 4-aminosalicylic acid exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The 4-aminosalicylic Acid dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

4-aminosalicylic Acid is available in the following doses:

  • Aminosalicylic Acid 4 G Oral Granule, Enteric Coated
  • Aminosalicylic Acid Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

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4-aminosalicylic Acid is available in the following forms:

  • Granules
  • Oral Tablet
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