Asacol Ingredients

Does anyone else see 'gluten' in the ingredients section? Along with lactose? www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/CPS-%20Monographs/CPS-%20(General%20Monographs-%20A)/ASACOL.html

If the link doesnt work: www.google.com/#hl=en&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=does+asacol+contain+gluten&oq=does+asacol+contain+gluten&gs_l=hp.3..0i30.435.3207.0.3435.26.17.0.5.5.2.426.2684.8j5j1j1j2.17.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1.IpHmilZkue8&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=78e87b2617e358e4&bpcl=35277026&biw=1434&bih=686 Look for "RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - ASACOL".

Post Edited (stereofidelic89) : 10/13/2012 12:38:21 PM (GMT-6)

I don't think it has at first glance..

Each Asacol delayed-release tablet for oral administration contains 400 mg of mesalamine, an anti-inflammatory drug. The Asacol (mesalamine delayed-release tablets) delayed-release tablets are coated with acrylic based resin, Eudragit S (methacrylic acid copolymer B, NF), which dissolves at pH 7 or greater, releasing mesalamine in the terminal ileum and beyond for topical anti-inflammatory action in the colon. Mesalamine has the chemical name 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid; its structural formula is:

Asacol® (mesalamine) Structural Formula Illustration

Molecular Weight: 153.1
Molecular Formula: C7H7NO3

Inactive Ingredients: Each tablet contains colloidal silicon dioxide, dibutyl phthalate, edible black ink, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer B (Eudragit S), polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, lots of allergic wheat for stereo and talc.

Post Edited (Somedude) : 10/13/2012 12:57:58 PM (GMT-6)

Methinks you're worrying a bit too much. If you're afraid to stay on them, quit. Better than driving yourself crazy about it.
They have to stamp the med for ID since etching it wouldn't be enteric coated.

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