Mesalaminedosage
24 HR mesalamine 375 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
Dosage and administration
Dosage The recommended dosage is 1.5 g (four 0.375 g capsules) once daily in the morning. Administration Instructions Evaluate renal function before initiating therapy with mesalamine extended-release capsules. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not cut, break, crush or chew the capsules. Avoid co-administration with antacids. Drink an adequate amount of fluids. Take mesalamine extended-release capsules without regard to meals. Dosage The recommended dosage in adults is 1.5 g (four 0.375 g capsules) orally once daily in the morning. Administration Instructions Evaluate renal function before initiating therapy with mesalamine extended-release capsules. Swallow mesalamine extended-release capsules whole. Do not cut, break, crush or chew the capsules. Avoid co-administration of mesalamine extended-release capsules with antacids. Drink an adequate amount of fluids. Take mesalamine extended-release capsules without regard to meals.
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