Mesalamine vs Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Compare Mesalamine and Polyethylene Glycol 3350 side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Mesalamine | Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Aminosalicylate | Osmotic Laxative |
| Used to treat | Proctitis, Sigmoid diseases, Ulcerative colitis | Constipation |
| Generic price | 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) | No generic price listed |
| Brand price | Lialda: from $8.95 each, about $268 for 30 (1.2 gm tablet (DR)) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 91% less than the brand | Not listed |