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  • Guang Chen

PENTASA, SALOFALK, MEZAVANT, ASACOL

All of these are forms of mesalazine (mesalamine). Mesalazine is used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. It may be taken per oral (mouth) or per rectum (bottom). The dosages may vary depending on the formulation and how you take it. In patients who respond, the clinical improvement can be dramatic.


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