Apriso

Mesalamine

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...

Found this big light blue capsule with G M and a band in between the letters which are black even the band, it has beads inside it ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Apriso (0.375 g); a trade name for the generic Mesalamine. This is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat inflammation of the digestive tract ulcerative colitis and mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease. Mesalazine is a bowel-specific aminosalicylate drug that acts locally in the gut and has its predominant actions there, thereby having few systemic side effects. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add.

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I am interested in self-employment. I have Ulcerative Colitis. I need this medication to stay alive. My doctor tells me that as long as I stay on the medication, I should have no issues. What is the cheapest way for me to get this medicine? ## Salix, the manufacturer of the name brand Apriso, has an assistance program that you could look into. You can get more information by calling them about it at 866-282-6563 Learn more Apriso details here. Can you post back and let me know if you have any luck?

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NDC Database

Apriso 375 mg Oral Capsule, Extended Release by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC ## Markings: G;M ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 43353-884-79 ## Active Ingredients: Mesalamine

NDC Database

Apriso 375 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: G;M ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 65649-103-01, 65649-103-02 ## Active Ingredients: Mesalamine

NDC Database

Apriso 375 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: G;M ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 54868-6150-0 ## Active Ingredients: Mesalamine