Mesalamine
Apriso, Asacol HD, Canasa, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Rowasa, SfRowasa, and generics; 5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA
Salicylate, GI antiinflammatory agent
| B | 2 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Key |
- Caps, controlled release:
- Pentasa and generics: 250, 500 mg
- Delzicol and generics: 400 mg
- Apriso and generics (for Q24 hr dosing): 375 mg; contains aspartame
- Tabs, delayed release:
- Asacol HD and generics: 800 mg
- Lialda and generics: 1200 mg
- Suppository (Canasa and generics): 1000 mg (1, 6s, 30s)
- Rectal suspension enema (Rowasa, SfRowasa, and generics): 4 g/60 mL; contains sulfites (SfRowasa is sulfite free) and sodium benzoate
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Citation
Hughes, Helen K., and Lauren K. Kahl, editors. "Mesalamine." Harriet Lane Handbook Harriet Lane Handbook, 23rd ed., Elsevier, 2024. Harriet Lane, www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309511/1/Mesalamine.
Mesalamine. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, eds. Harriet Lane Handbook Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309511/1/Mesalamine. Accessed September 29, 2026.
Mesalamine. (2024). In Hughes, H. K., & Kahl, L. K. (Eds.), Harriet Lane Handbook Harriet Lane Handbook (23rd ed.). Elsevier. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309511/1/Mesalamine
Mesalamine [Internet]. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, eds. Harriet Lane Handbook Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. [cited 2026 September 29]. Available from: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309511/1/Mesalamine.
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