mesalamine - Medication Listings

Each mesalamine delayed-release tablet, USP for oral administration contains 1.2 g 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA; mesalamine, USP), an anti-inflammatory agent. Mesalamine, USP also has the chemical name 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid and its structural formula is: The tablet is coated with a pH-dependent polymer film, which breaks down at or above pH 6.8, normally in the terminal ileum where mesalamine, USP then begins to be released from the tablet core . The inactive ingredients of mesalamine delayed-release tablets, USP are ammonium hydroxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium starch glycolate (type A), talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. Meets USP Dissolution Test 3. Chemical Structure

Each mesalamine delayed-release tablet, USP for oral administration contains 800 mg of mesalamine, USP, an aminosalicylate. Mesalamine delayed-release tablets, USP have an outer protective coat consisting of a combination of acrylic based resins, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:2) and methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:1). The inner coat consists of an acrylic based resin, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:2), which dissolves at pH 7 or greater, releasing mesalamine in the terminal ileum and beyond for topical anti-inflammatory action in the colon. Mesalamine, USP (also referred to as 5-aminosalicylic acid or 5-ASA) has the chemical name 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid; its structural formula is: Molecular Weight: 153.1 Molecular Formula: C 7 H 7 NO 3 Inactive Ingredients: Each tablet contains colloidal silicon dioxide, dibutyl sebacate, FD&C Red #40/Allura Red AC Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow #6/Sunset Yellow FCF Aluminum Lake, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:1), methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:2), polyethylene glycol 3350, polyethylene glycol 6000, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone K-30, sodium starch glycolate (type A), talc, and titanium dioxide. In addition the imprinting white ink contains isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. 1

The active ingredient in Mesalamine Rectal Suspension, USP Enema, a disposable (60 mL) unit, is mesalamine, also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). Chemically, mesalamine is 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid. The empirical formula is C 7 H 7 NO 3 , representing a molecular weight of 153.14. The structural formula is: Each rectal suspension enema unit contains 4 grams of mesalamine. In addition to mesalamine the preparation contains the inactive ingredients carbomer 934P, edetate disodium, potassium acetate, potassium metabisulfite, purified water and xanthan gum. Sodium benzoate is added as a preservative. The disposable unit consists of an applicator tip protected by a polyethylene cover and lubricated with USP white petrolatum. The unit has a one-way valve to prevent back flow of the dispensed product. Structural Formula Image

The active ingredient in Mesalamine Rectal Suspension, USP Enema, a disposable (60 mL) unit, is mesalamine, also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). Chemically, mesalamine is 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid. The empirical formula is C 7 H 7 NO 3 , representing a molecular weight of 153.14. The structural formula is: Mesalamine rectal suspension enema is supplied as a suspension for rectal administration. Each rectal suspension enema unit contains 4 grams of mesalamine. The inactive ingredients are carbomer 974P, edetate disodium, potassium acetate, potassium metabisulfite, purified water and xanthan gum. Sodium benzoate is added as a preservative. The disposable unit consists of an applicator tip protected by a polyethylene cover and lubricated with USP white petrolatum. The unit has a one-way valve to prevent back flow of the dispensed product. Structural Formula Image

The active ingredient in mesalamine suppositories 1000 mg for rectal use is mesalamine, also known as mesalazine or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). Chemically, mesalamine is 5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, and is classified as an anti-inflammatory drug. Each mesalamine suppository contains 1000 mg of mesalamine (USP) in a base of Hard Fat, NF. The empirical formula is C 7 H 7 NO 3 , representing a molecular weight of 153.14. The structural formula is: chemical-structure