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Mesalazine

Mesalazine is an anti-inflammatory aminosalicylate used for selected inflammatory bowel disease. Listed uses include Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.

Asacol

Ulcerative Colitis

400mg

Mesalazine 400mg gastro-resistant tablets, used for ulcerative colitis. An aminosalicylate that acts locally on the lining of the intestine.

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Pentasa

Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease

400mg

Mesalazine as a 400mg prolonged-release tablet, used in the management of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The release is spread along the gut.

From$1.32/ tabletView

Key points

  • Oral and rectal formulations target different bowel sites and are not interchangeable.
  • Kidney function and blood or liver tests may require monitoring.
  • Chest pain, severe abdominal pain or very little urine needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Kidney and liver function, blood counts, salicylate allergy and exact formulation require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe abdominal pain, chest pain, breathing difficulty, very little urine, unusual bruising or a severe rash.

Further reading