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How to Take Mesalamine(Mesalazine) and it's Dose


It comes a tablet (3times/day) and capsule (4times/day) to take by mouth and as a suppository (1to 3times/day) and an enema (1time/day) to use in the rectum. It should be taken with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Rectal suppository- The usual dose is 1000 mg, 1 time daily at bedtime.
Oral dose usually varies from 2.4 go 4.8 g/day for acute attack.
It may also be administered by enema in a dose of up to 4 g/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in children less than 2 years old, and known hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Mesalamine(Mesalazine)

This medication is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for the induction of remission and for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon).


Trade Names/Brand Names of Mesalamine(Mesalazine)

India :


International :


Asacol, Canasa, Pentasa, Rowasa.
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