Linaclotide vs Mesalamine
Compare Linaclotide and Mesalamine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Linaclotide | Mesalamine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonist | Aminosalicylate |
| Used to treat | Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome | Proctitis, Sigmoid diseases, Ulcerative colitis |
| Generic price | No generic price listed | From $0.48 each, about $14.34 for 30 (0.375 gram capsule (ER)); other forms from $0.098 per mL (4 gm/60 mL enema) |
| Brand price | Linzess: from $9.01 each, about $270 for 30 (72 mcg capsule) | Lialda: from $8.95 each, about $268 for 30 (1.2 gm tablet (DR)) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 91% less than the brand |