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Pentasa For Crohn's

Updated October 8, 2021
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Tue, June 14, 2005

Can you take Pentasa for Crohn's?

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Crystal Says:
Fri, October 8, 2021

Yes, Pentasa (Mesalamine) is a medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It is generally used for mildly to moderately severe disease.

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