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What is the association between crohn's disease and pentasa (mesalamine)?
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Dr. Fernando Austinanswered
Gastroenterology 48 years experience
Pentasa (mesalamine): Pentasa (mesalamine) or Mesalamine is one of several
medications used to treat crohn's disease. It is designed to reduce the inflammation in the intestine and thus aid in controlling symptoms.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
29 years experience
Minimal at best: Pentasa (mesalamine) is marketed as being released in the small bowel. It may reduce some symptoms from crohn's disease. But there's no evidence that it works for long-term management of crohn's disease or prevention of crohn's related complications.
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Last updated Jun 30, 2014
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