In general, uncoated tablets are absorbed extensively in the proximal ( beginning )portion of the GI tract; therefore, delayed-release tablets are used to achieve a local effect in the colon. Following oral administration, 20—30% of a dose is absorbed, with peak plasma concentrations achieved in 3—12 hours. It is specially formulated to release the medicine after it has passed through your stomach into your intestines. If you are finding only the shell that is very common.
I have a NEW G.I. doc who keeps referring me to a colonoscopy and an MRCP before she decides to do anything but I've had a flare-up of UC for a month and need some relief. Today I saw a whole Asacol HD tablet excreted and the G.I.doc said "that's ok--it's still absorbed." Ok--so now I must be reasonable and ask a question as how is it absorbed when NONE OF IT--repeat, NONE OF IT---is degraded at all? This woman doesn't get it. Anyway, what should I do now?
Thank You I have seen a doctor since posting this comment and it was an allergic reaction to the hair dye, I was put on cream and given tablets the cream I have since stopped as I had a adverse reaction when I used the elecon lotion and cream.
I am still on the tablets as it has not gone away only the swelling of my neck has gone down.
The last doctor diagnosed her with irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea, but does not know what to do. She did many tests and colonoscopies, and nothing appeared wrong. Can you please tell me what medication she can take that will cure her from IBS-diarrhea and a treatment plan that will help her get better? Thank you.
I would talk with ur gastro dr or a pharmacist to see what u may drink outside of water and what might help.For me ginger tea has been helpful, but I do not know with all of ur issues if that is something u should try...again talk with ur dr or pharmacist.
I do have a hiatal hernia also...I was told it would not cause much in the way of symptoms, but I do get bad flares of gerd and all the lovely symptoms of it.
The sucralfate tablets are for ur ulcers....
My daughter has Crohn's disease and had it about 1 yr at least.At 1st she would go to bath rm and it was all blood for quite awhile then they did biopies and found crohns.Shes on asscol meds( not sure spelling) and predisone. She been on predisone since July as when she gets off she starts up again.The dr wants her to take med..6MP and she scared and won't do it.She needs to get off predisone and 6mp causes cnacer and lose ur hair her pharmist told her.
A related discussion, <a href="/posts/Gastroenterology/Asacol-800/show/1876778">Asacol 800</a> was started.
( anyways wat r u having?
I agree with the workup and treatment thus far.
RLQ pain can be due to appendicitis, but is less likely with a normal CT scan.
Inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome can be considered. A colonoscopy can be considered to evaluate for this. Small bowel is sometimes difficult to see with this test, and a small bowel series can also be done.
Another option would be a capsule endoscopy to assist in visualizing the small bowel.
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