Why can para-aminosalicylic acid granules appear in stools?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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The medicine is released after the granules leave the stomach, but their soft outer shells can remain visible in stools.

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para-aminosalicylic acid · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

The medicine is released after the granules leave the stomach, but their soft outer shells can remain visible in stools.

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