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a substance which reduces inflammation in colitis and may decrease the risk of relapse. The active ingredient in drugs such as Asacol?and Pentasa?
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| 5-aminosalicylic acid |
A commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory medication considered of great value in the treatment and control of inflammatory bowel diseases, particularly ulcerative colitis. It is a member of the aminosalicylate group of medications, and is also known as mesalazine.
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