Canasa

Active Ingredient(s): Mesalamine, 5-ASA
FDA Approved: * January 5, 2001
Pharm Company: * AXCAN SCANDIPHARM
Category: Anti-Inflammatory

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Canasa Overview

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...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Mesalamine, 5-ASA
  • Capsule, Delayed Release: 400mg
  • Capsule, Extended Release: 250mg, 375mg, 500mg
  • Enema: 4g/60ml, 4gm/60ml
  • Suppository: 1000mg, 1gm, 500mg
  • Tablet, Delayed Release: 1.2gm, 1.2mg, 400mg, 800mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Canasa: (4 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 54868-6147 Canasa 1000 mg/1 Rectal Suppository by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
  • 58914-501 Canasa 1000 mg/1 Rectal Suppository by Aptalis Pharma Us, Inc.
  • 65084-474 Canasa 1000 mg Rectal Suppository by Mckesson Rxpak Inc
  • 69110-010 Canasa 1000 mg Rectal Suppository by Endoceutics Inc.

Other drugs which contain Mesalamine, 5-ASA or a similar ingredient: (8 results)