Update on the role of modified release mesalamine in the management of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
5-aminosalicyclates (5-ASA) remain a key first-line therapy for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). A range of 5-ASA preparations is available and Eudragit-S® coated modified release formulations of mesalamine, such as Asacol®, remain among the most popular choices. We here review the current und...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2009
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3108647/ |