title: Rowasa suspension enema (mesalamine, USP).
abstract: Rowasa (mesalamine) rectal suspension enema, a new product by Reid-Rowell, represents a major breakthrough in the treatment of distal ulcerative colitis. It provides patients with an alternative therapy to the current oral and enema preparations. This treatment reduces the incidence of unwanted side effects and toxicity associated with oral therapy.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Ciarleglio
mesh_terms: D000285:Administration, Rectal; D000636:Aminosalicylic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D004733:Enema / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D019804:Mesalamine
chemical_list: D000636:Aminosalicylic Acids; D019804:Mesalamine