Brand Name(s): Dipentum
CAS nš: 15722-48-2
(ole SAL a zeen)
What is Olsalazine?
Olsalazine is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis.
The exact way that olsalazine works is unknown, but it is believed to reduce the actions of a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.
It is sold under the brand name DipentumŪ.
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