Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Apriso
  2. Asacol HD
  3. Delzicol
  4. Lialda
  5. Pentasa

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Asacol 800

Descriptions


Mesalamine is used to treat and prevent flare-ups of mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease). It works inside the bowels to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of the disease.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Delayed Release
  • Capsule, Delayed Release
  • Capsule, Extended Release
  • Tablet, Enteric Coated