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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
Approved to treat ulcerative colitis, this drug has a time-release formula.

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 5-ASA drug that is taken orally.

Asacol (Mesalamine) Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find the most important information you'll want to know about Asacol.

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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