Salofalk®
(Salofalk®, Mesalazine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
-
Available as granules?
-
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
-
Available as an injection?
-
Available as nasal/oral spray?
-
Safe or appropriate to crush
Enteric coated/modified release products should not be crushed. Manufacturer advises granules should be taken on the tongue and swallowed, without chewing, with plenty of liquid.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Mesalazine
Usual formulation brand names
Salofalk®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
Yes
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
No
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
n/a
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
n/a
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No recommended, consider rectally administered formulations as an alternative. See Mesalazine monograph for further information.
Notes
Consider rectally administered formulations as an alternative. See Mesalazine monograph for further information.