Product Description
Mesalazine, also known as Mesalamine or 5-aminosalicylic acid 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 aminosalicylatedrug that acts locally in the gut and has its predominant actions there, thereby having few systemic side effects. As a derivative of salicylic acid, 5-ASA is also thought to be anantioxidant that traps free radicals, which are potentially damaging byproducts of metabolism.
FAQs of Mesalamine:
Q: What are the primary applications of Mesalamine tablets?
A: Mesalamine tablets are primarily used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease in adults and children above 5 years of age.
Q: How should Mesalamine tablets be stored?
A: Mesalamine tablets should be stored at room temperature away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain their efficacy.
Q: What is the typical dosage range for Mesalamine tablets?
A: The typical dosage of Mesalamine tablets ranges from 800 mg to 4.8 g daily, as prescribed by a physician, in divided doses.
Q: What is the purity level of Mesalamine tablets?
A: Mesalamine tablets have a purity level of 99% or above, meeting pharmaceutical-grade standards.
Q: What is the molecular formula and CAS number of Mesalamine?
A: The molecular formula of Mesalamine is C7H7NO3, and its CAS number is 89-57-6.