Medrox (Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, and Capsaicin Cream and Ointment) and Mesalamine

• Generic Name: capsaicin / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capzasin Quick Relief, Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief, Zostrix Hot & Cold Therapy, Medi-Derm, Medi-Derm Rx, Medrox, Medrox-Rx, Reliaderm, IcyHot PM Medicated Patch, MaC Patch, Neuvaxin, Qroxin, Releevia, RelyyT, Renovo, Sinelee, Solaice

• It is used to ease muscle and joint aches and pain.

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Mesalamine is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Mesalamine is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Some brands of mesalamine are for use only in adults, and some brands are for use in children who are at least 5 years old.

Mesalamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.