Mesalamine Long-Acting Capsules (Pentasa) and Sklice topical

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

• It is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
• It is used to help keep ulcerative colitis flares from coming back.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: ivermectin topical
• Dosage Forms: lotion
• Other Brand Names: Soolantra

Topical treatment of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) in adults and children ≥6 months of age.

AAP and others usually recommend topical treatment with OTC preparation of permethrin 1% or pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide for initial treatment; other topical pediculicides (e.g., malathion 0.5%, benzyl alcohol 5%, spinosad 0.9%) recommended if OTC preparations ineffective or permethrin or pyrethrin resistance suspected. Oral ivermectin recommended as an alternative for infestations not responding to or resistant to topical agents.