An aminosalicylate medication (see 5-ASA) used for the treatment of mild to moderate IBD and maintenance of remission.

a coated formulation of the drug 5-aminosalicylic acid to deliver the drug to the ileum and colon (eg. Asacol®, Pentasa®).

Mesalazine (BP), also known as Mesalamine (USAN) or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat inflammation of the digestive tract (Crohn's disease) and mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Mesalazine is a bowel-specific aminosalicylate drug that is metabolized in the gut and has its predominant actions there, thereby having fewer systemic side effects.