Mesalazine (INN, BAN), also known as mesalamine (USAN) or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), is an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory drug used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis, or inflamed anus or rectum, and to maintain remission in Crohn's disease.

It is sold in an oral form to maintain remission in Crohn's disease, and as a rectal suppository and an enema for the lower bowel conditions. It is generic and sold under many brand names worldwide, and there are many formulations...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Asacol                                                                                                                     Average retail cost: $744/month

 

 

 

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