Drug
Mesalamine
Common brand names:
Asacol, Canasa, Pentasa, RowasaMesalamine is used to treat mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis and to prevent recurrence.
Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods
Supportive Interactions
1- Support Medicine
Mesalamine
Psyllium
Taking 20 grams of psyllium seeds together with mesalamine for 12 months was more effective at maintaining remission of ulcerative colitis than taking either the drug or herb alone. People taking mesalamine should consult with their healthcare practitioner to determine whether they should add psyllium seeds to their treat regimen.
PsylliumMesalamine- Fernandez-Banares F, Hinojosa J, Sanchez-Lombrana JL, et al. Randomized clinical trial of Plantago ovata seeds (dietary fiber) as compared with mesalamine in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis. Am J Gastroenterol 1999;94:427-33.
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