It is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease (effective only in colonic diseases). It is generally used for mildly to moderately active disease. It is taken by mouth or rectally. The formulations which are taken by mouth appear to be similarly effective. Do not break, chew, or crush<unk>  extended-release.
Mesalazine
Mesoridazine
Sulfasalazine
Salicylic acid
Aminophenazone
Azathioprine
Sulfinpyrazone
Mycophenolic acid