Lialda

Active Ingredient(s): Mesalamine
FDA Approved: * January 16, 2007
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

Lialda S476
Lialda 1200 mg Enteric Coated Tablet
NDC: 54092-476
Labeler:
Shire Us Manufacturing Inc.
Lialda S476
Lialda 1.2 g/1 Oral Tablet, Delayed Release
NDC: 0179-0142
Labeler:
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Lialda S476
Lialda 1.2 g/1 Oral Tablet, Delayed Release
NDC: 69189-0476
Labeler:
Avera Mckennan Hospital

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