SPL Set ID: e3b84397-a5a5-40cf-8145-0584103d465f
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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