Approved for DIPENTUM is indicated for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis in adult patients who are intolerant of sulfasalazine.. Upon reaching the colon, colonic bacteria convert olsalazine into 5‑aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA or mesalazine). The mechanism of action of 5-ASA (mesalamine) is not fully understood, but appears to… Side effects, costs, interactions, manufacturer, and…
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