Pentasa

Active Ingredient(s): Mesalamine, 5-ASA
FDA Approved: * May 10, 1993
Pharm Company: * SHIRE
Category: Anti-Inflammatory

Mesalazine, also known as mesalamine or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), is a medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.[1] It is generally used for mildly to moderately severe disease.[1] It is taken by mouth or rectally.[1] The formulations which are taken by mouth appear to be similarly effective.[4] Common side effects include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and feve... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Pentasa 250 mg Extended Release Capsule

NDC: 54092-189

Labeler:

Shire Us Manufacturing Inc.

Pentasa PENTASA;500;mg;S429;500;mg OR S429;500;mg

Pentasa 500 mg Extended Release Capsule

NDC: 54092-191

Labeler:

Shire Us Manufacturing Inc.

Pentasa 500 mg Extended Release Capsule

NDC: 49349-561

Labeler:

Remedyrepack Inc.

Pentasa 500 mg Extended Release Capsule

NDC: 54868-5302

Labeler:

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

Pentasa 250 mg Extended Release Capsule

NDC: 55154-5952

Labeler:

Cardinal Health

Pentasa 250 mg Oral Capsule

NDC: 68151-4769

Labeler:

Carilion Materials Management

Pentasa 250 mg Oral Capsule

NDC: 69189-0189

Labeler:

Avera Mckennan Hospital

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