Pentasa

Mesalamine
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon.
CHEMICAL NAME
Mesalamine
DRUG TYPE
Inflammatory Conditions
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Pentasa Dosage and Form Information

Capsule ER
500 Mg
250 Mg

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Generic Examples

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