Additional information
Therapeutic Segment | Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
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Dosage Form | Tablets |
Specialities | Gastroenterologist, Physician |
As directed by physician
Mesalamine is used to treat ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum) and also to maintain improvement of ulcerative colitis symptoms. Mesalamine is in a class of medications called anti-inflammatory agents. It works by stopping the body from producing a certain substance that may cause inflammation.