Movicol and Asacol drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Movicol (polyethylene glycol 3350) and Asacol (mesalamine). Common drug interactions include rash among females and tinnitus among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Movicol and Asacol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Movicol?

Movicol has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 14,249 Movicol users. Check the latest studies of Movicol.

What is Asacol?

Asacol has active ingredients of mesalamine. It is often used in ulcerative colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 20,618 Asacol users. Check the latest studies of Asacol.



On Jul, 12, 2026

41 people who take Movicol and Asacol together, and have interactions are studied.

Movicol and Asacol drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Movicol and Asacol, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Rash
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  4. Pain in extremity
  5. Abdominal discomfort
  6. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  7. Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection)
  8. Burns second degree
  9. Cardiac murmur (an heart sound in valve abnormality)
  10. Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes, especially of the nose and throat)

male:

  1. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Confusional state
  4. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  5. Depression
  6. Drug ineffective
  7. Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
  8. Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters)
  9. Gingival pain (gum pain)
  10. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)

What are the common drug interactions of Movicol and Asacol, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle)
  2. Enuresis (repeated inability to control urination)
  3. Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
  4. Polyuria (production of too much dilute urine)
  5. Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder)

30-39:

  1. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  2. Abdominal discomfort
  3. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  4. Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection)
  5. Burns second degree
  6. Cardiac murmur (an heart sound in valve abnormality)
  7. Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes, especially of the nose and throat)
  8. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  9. Confusional state
  10. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)

40-49:

  1. Depression
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
  4. Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters)
  5. Frequent bowel movements
  6. Gingival pain (gum pain)
  7. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)
  8. Headache (pain in head)
  9. Hypopnoea (decrease in the breathing rate)
  10. Impaired work ability

50-59:

  1. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Rash
  4. Adverse drug reaction
  5. Abdominal discomfort
  6. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  7. Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection)
  8. Burns second degree
  9. Cardiac murmur (an heart sound in valve abnormality)
  10. Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes, especially of the nose and throat)

60+:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Rash
  3. Confusional state
  4. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  5. Depression
  6. Drug ineffective
  7. Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
  8. Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters)
  9. Gingival pain (gum pain)
  10. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Ill-Defined Disorder: 32 people, 78.05%
  2. Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 32 people, 78.05%
  3. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 32 people, 78.05%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 31 people, 75.61%
  5. Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 30 people, 73.17%
  6. Dyscalculia (impaired ability to learn grade-appropriate mathematics): 22 people, 53.66%
  7. High Blood Cholesterol: 18 people, 43.90%
  8. Cardiac Failure Chronic: 17 people, 41.46%
  9. Adverse Drug Reaction: 17 people, 41.46%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on polyethylene glycol 3350 and mesalamine (the active ingredients of Movicol and Asacol, respectively), and Movicol and Asacol (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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