Mesalamine

Apriso, Asacol HD, Canasa, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Rowasa, SfRowasa, and generics; 5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA
Salicylate, GI antiinflammatory agent

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  • 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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