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Treatment Options

Aminosalicylates

All of these drugs have a local antiinflammatory effect in the intestine. They are used for the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory bowel disease, for maintenance therapy, and for achieving remission.

Drugs in the class

Balsalazide ( Colazal )

Mesalamine Capsules ( 5-ASA, Pentasa )

Mesalamine Enema ( Rowasa Enema )

Mesalamine Suppository ( Canasa Suppository )

Olsalazine Capsules ( Dipentum Capsules, Olsalazine Sodium Capsules )

Sulfasalazine Gastro-Resistant Tablets ( Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablet, Sulfazine EC Delayed-Release Tablet )

Sulfasalazine Tablets ( Azulfidine Tablets, Sulfazine Tablets )

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.