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5-Aminosalicylates (Asacol, Rowasa, etc)

More commonly known as Asacol, Pentasa, Rowasa, or 5-ASA, information about this group of drugs that may be used to treat either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colits.

Apriso Frequently Asked Questions

Apriso is a form of mesalamine that is approved to treat ulcerative colitis. This drug is taken once a day, and the drug is released into the colon, where it reduces inflammation.

Dipentum (Olsalazine Sodium) Side Effects

Side effects of this drug used to treat ulcerative colitis.

Mesalamine (Asacol, Pentasa, Mesasal, Salofalk) Side Effects

A list of side effects for the form of this drug which is taken orally.

Asacol (Mesalamine) Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about Asacol (mesalamine) including dosage and other medical conditions which could contraindicate its use.

Rectal Mesalamine (Rowasa, Salofalk) Side Effects

Comprehensive list of side effects for this medication when taken rectally.

Mesalamine, 5-ASA

Patient education and monograph for the extended-release tablet or capsule version of this drug.

5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA) - Medbroadcast.com

More commonly known as Asacol®, Asasantine®, or Mesasal™, a limited amount of information about this group of drugs that may be used to treat either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colits.

Mesalamine - Drugs.com

Simple to read consumer information about the oral and rectal forms of this drug from Drugs.com.

Mesalamine Suppositories or Rectal Suspension - Rxlist.com

Good description of how to use the medicine in this form and side effects.

Osalazine (Dipentum) Precautions - Rxlist.com

Precautions for this drug including use during pregnancy and pediatric use.

Olsalazine (Dipentum) Side Effects - Rxlist.com

Includes a table of adverse effects, and information on drug interactions.

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