What is Mesalamine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MesalamineBrand:
Mesalamine, a derivative of 5-aminosalicylic acid, is an anti-inflammatory agent. It can be used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. It can be taken orally or applied rectally to help treat the inflammation associated with these conditions.
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How do members experience Mesalamine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crohn's disease | 2,631 | 109 | |
| Ulcerative colitis | 1,197 | 124 | |
| Microscopic colitis | 10 | 7 | |
| Diarrhea | 5 | 5 | |
| Bowel irritability | 3 | 1 |
Member evaluations
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CarynH
evaluated on Jul 11, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Crohn's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
fluboe
evaluated on May 31, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for gastrointestinal bleeding: Major
- Side effects: None
darios
evaluated on Jul 01, 1994
- Perceived effectiveness for Crohn's disease: None
- Side effects: None
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