Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Apriso
- Asacol HD
- Delzicol
- Lialda
Canadian Brand Name
- Pentasa
- Asacol 800
Descriptions
Mesalamine is used to treat and prevent 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:
- Tablet, Delayed Release
- Capsule, Delayed Release
- Capsule, Extended Release
- Tablet, Enteric Coated
Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 01, 2020
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