Mesalamine Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Mesalamine Tablet
| Generic name | mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | 5-aminosalicylate (aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory) |
| Forms | oral capsule, extended-release, oral delayed-release capsule, delayed-release tablets, rectal suppositories, rectal suspension enema |
Mesalamine is a long-term anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat ulcerative colitis. It is related to aspirin but is not the same type of drug, and it does not suppress the immune system.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.