Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
Oral: 2.4-4.8 g/day divided. Rectal Enema: 4g nightly.
Pediatric Dose
Weight-based dosing (specialist).
Renal Adjustment
Use caution; can cause interstitial nephritis.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
B
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Salicylate allergy
Common Adverse Effects
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Interstitial nephritis
- Mesalamine-induced acute intolerance syndrome