WC 800 (Asacol HD 800 mg)

Generic Name: mesalamine

Pill imprint WC 800 has been identified as Asacol HD 800 mg.

Asacol HD is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis; crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis, active; crohn's disease, maintenance; inflammatory bowel disease (and more), and belongs to the drug class 5-aminosalicylates. Excluding Asacol and Asacol HD: There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Asacol and Asacol HD: Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Asacol HD 800 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

Asacol HD

Generic Name:

mesalamine

Imprint:

WC 800

Strength:

800 mg

Color:

Brown

Shape:

Elliptical / Oval

Availability:

Prescription only

Drug Class:

5-aminosalicylates

Pregnancy Category:

B - No proven risk in humans - excluding Asacol and Asacol HD
C - Risk cannot be ruled out - Asacol and Asacol HD

CSA Schedule:

Not a controlled drug

Manufacturer:

Warner Chilcott

National Drug Code (NDC):

00430-0783

Inactive Ingredients:

ferric oxide red
ferric oxide yellow
lactose monohydrate
magnesium stearate
methacrylic acid - methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:2)
methacrylic acid - ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) type a
polyethylene glycol
povidone
sodium starch glycolate type A potato
magnesium silicate

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