An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the salicylates, which is active in inflammatory bowel disease. It is considered to be the active moiety of sulphasalazine.
Mesalamine
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5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid | |
89-57-6 | |
C7H7NO3 | |
5-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid | |
For the treatment of active ulcerative proctitis. |