Dipentum
List of products in the National Drug Code with proprietary name dipentum. Olsalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. It does not cure ulcerative colitis, but it may decrease symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by irritation/swelling of the colon/rectum. After an attack is treated, olsalazine is used to increase the amount of time between attacks. Olsalazine is a salicylate anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by blocking the production of certain natural substances (e.g., prostaglandins) that may cause pain and swelling.
NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Labeler Name | Product Type |
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0037-6860 | Dipentum | Olsalazine Sodium | Capsule, Gelatin Coated | Oral | Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Human Prescription Drug |
68151-0312 | Dipentum | Carilion Materials Management | ||||
68151-3120 | Dipentum | Carilion Materials Management |