Mesalamine

Mesalamine

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Uses

Mesalamine is indicated for the induction of remission and for the treatment of patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis.

History

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Other Information

Mesalamine for oral administration is a controlled-release formulation of mesalamine, an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory agent for gastrointestinal use. Chemically, mesalamine is 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid. It has a molecular weight of 153.14.

The structural formula is:

Mesalamine Chemical Structure

Each 250 mg capsule contains 250 mg of mesalamine. It also contains the following inactive ingredients: acetylated monoglyceride, castor oil, colloidal silicon dioxide, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, starch, stearic acid, sugar, talc, and white wax. The capsule shell contains D and C Yellow #10, FD and C Blue #1, FD and C Green #3, gelatin, titanium dioxide, and other ingredients.

Each 500 mg capsule contains 500 mg of mesalamine. It also contains the following inactive ingredients: acetylated monoglyceride, castor oil, colloidal silicon dioxide, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, starch, stearic acid, sugar, talc, and white wax. The capsule shell contains FD and C Blue #1, gelatin, titanium dioxide, and other ingredients.

Mesalamine Manufacturers


  • Prasco Laboratories
    Mesalamine Capsule [Prasco Laboratories]

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