Mesalamine Rectal Suspension and Propylhexedrine

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: rectal suspenson
• 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.

• Generic Name: propylhexedrine nasal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Benzedrex

Self-medication for temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies.

As effective as other topical vasoconstrictors.

Topical nasal decongestants often preferred for short-term treatment; oral agents preferred for prolonged treatment. (See Overuse under Cautions.)

Reduce swelling and facilitate visualization of nasal and pharyngeal membranes prior to surgery or diagnostic procedures.

Open obstructed eustachian ostia in patients with ear inflammation.