Mesalamine
Brand names: Lialda, Asacol
Drug class: Aminosalicylate
Prescription only
What is mesalamine used for?
- Proctitis
- Sigmoid diseases
- Ulcerative colitis
LIALDA ® is indicated for the: induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients weighing at least 24 kg. LIALDA is an aminosalicylate indicated for the: induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. ( 1 ) treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients weighing at least 24 kg. ( 1 )
Mesalamine price
Generic: 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: Lialda: from $8.95 each, about $268 for 30 (1.2 gm tablet (DR)).
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