Mesalamine was approved by the FDA in December 1987.

This medication is available with a prescription in the form of tablets, as suppositories, and as a rectal suspension. Its most commonly-known brand names include Asacol®, Pentasa® and Rowasa®, but other brand and generic formulations are also available on the market.

Please visit the official site of the FDA for further information.

 

Why is this medication prescribed?

Other uses for this medicine

Dosage and using this medicine

What special precautions should I follow?

What should I do if I forget a dose?

What side effects can this medication cause?

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

In case of an emergency/overdose