Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Lialda, Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Pentasa
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Aminosalicylates
Forms:
Delayed release tablets, delayed release capsules, extended release capsules
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Mild to moderate ulcerative colitis
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Mesalamine (Lialda) Drug Class
Mesalamine (mes-el-ah-meen) belongs to a group of drugs called aminosalicylates.
Mesalamine Age Range
Mesalamine is approved for use in adults and children weighing at least 24 kg.
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