Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Mesalamine is used to treat and prevent flare-ups of mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease). It works inside the bowels to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of the disease.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2023
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