Mesalamine is used to treat ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum) and also to maintain improvement of ulcerative colitis symptoms. APRISO Extended-Release Capsules. DESCRIPTION. Each APRISO capsule is a delayed- and extended-release dosage form for oral administration. Each capsule contains 0.375 g of mesalamine USP (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA), an anti-inflammatory drug. Each rectal suspension enema unit contains 4 grams of Mesalamine. In addition to Mesalamine the preparation contains the inactive ingredients carbomer 934P, edetate disodium, potassium acetate, potassium metabisulfite, purified water and xanthan gum. Availability: We are currently unable to show coupon prices for mesalamine, but you can still use a GoodRx discount to purchase at your pharmacy. Learn about CANASA (mesalamine) 1000 mg rectal suppository, a prescription medicine used to treat adults with mildly to moderately active ulcerative proctitis. View safety and full prescribing information, read disease information, and access patient resources. Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea. Mesalamine is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Indication. Lialda is indicated for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) and for the maintenance of remission of UC. Indications. DELZICOL ® (mesalamine) delayed-release capsules is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis (UC) in patients 5 years of age and older and for the maintenance of remission of UC in adults. PENTASA® Controlled-Release Capsules 250 mg and 500 mg. DESCRIPTION. PENTASA (mesalamine) for oral administration is a controlled-release formulation of mesalamine, an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory agent for gastrointestinal use. have symptoms including cramping, stomach ache, bloody diarrhea, fever, headache, and rash. Medications that contain mesalamine, such as Lialda, have been associated with a condition that may be hard to tell apart from a UC flare.