The average cost for 60 tablets of 1.2g of Mesalamine DR is $55.91 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 66.35% off the average retail price of $166.15.
Tablet
CapsuleDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
400mg | 180 capsules | $188.63 | $1.05 |
Typical dosage for Mesalamine DR
Each oral form and brand of Mesalamine DR has specific dosing instructions. Make sure to read your dosing instructions carefully, and refer to the Pharmacist tips for more information about how to take the Mesalamine DR form you have.
Treatment of mild or moderate UC
Asacol HD and its generics (delayed-release tablet):
- Adults: The typical dose is 1,600 mg (two 800 mg tablets) by mouth three times a day for 6 weeks.
Delzicol and its generics (delayed-release capsule):
- Adults: The typical dose is 800 mg (two 400 mg capsules) by mouth three times a day. You'll typically take the medication for 6 weeks.
- Children 5 years or older weighing 37 lbs to 198 lbs: The provider will determine the dose based on your child's body weight. The medication is taken by mouth twice a day for 6 weeks. The maximum daily dosage ranges from 1.2 to 2.4 grams per day.
Pentasa and its generics (extended-release capsule):
- Adults: The typical dose is 1 gram (four 250 mg capsules or two 500 mg capsules) by mouth four times a day. You'll typically take the medication for up to 8 weeks.
Maintenance of remission of UC
Apriso and its generics (extended-release capsule):
- Adults: The typical dose is 1.5 grams (four 0.375 gram capsules) by mouth once a day in the morning.
Delzicol and its generics (delayed-release capsule):
- Adults: The typical dose is 1,600 mg (four 400 mg capsules) by mouth per day. The total daily dose is separated into 2 to 4 doses during the day.
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