Aminosalicylic-Acid

Aminosalicylic Acid is a prescription medication used for the treatment of tuberculosis in combination with other active agents.

• Aminosalicylic Acid is available under the following different brand names: Paser

Common side effects of Aminosalicylic Acid include:

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea, and
• abdominal pain

Serious side effects of Aminosalicylic Acid include:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• severe dizziness,
• fever,
• itching,
• black or bloody stools,
• vomit that looks like coffee grounds,
• rash followed by a fever,
• dark urine,
• persistent nausea or vomiting,
• abdominal pain,
• yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice),
• rash, and
• itching

Rare side effects of Aminosalicylic Acid include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out. 

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Oral granules, delayed-release

• 4 g/packet

Tuberculosis

Adult dosage

• 4 g orally thrice daily

Pediatric dosage

• 200-300 mg/kg/day orally divided into 2-4 equal doses; not to exceed 10 g/day

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Aminosalicylic Acid has severe interactions with the following drug:
  • dichlorphenamide
• Aminosalicylic Acid has serious interactions with no other drugs.
• Aminosalicylic Acid has moderate interactions with the following drugs:
  • benazepril
  • dapsone topical
  • voclosporin
  • warfarin
• Aminosalicylic Acid has minor interactions with no other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity
• End-stage renal disease

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Aminosalicylic Acid?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Aminosalicylic Acid?”

Cautions

• Monitor liver function; reports of drug-induced hepatitis with rapidly absorbed aminosalicylic Acid preparations

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks during pregnancy
• Lactation
  • Distributed in human breast milk; caution advised