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Lialda
INDICATIONS
LIALDA is indicated for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended dosage for the induction of remission in adult patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis is two to four 1.2 g tablets taken once daily with a meal for a total daily dose of 2.4 g or 4.8 g. The recommended dosage for the maintenance of remission is two 1.2 g tablets taken once daily with a meal for a total daily dose of 2.4 g.
HOW SUPPLIED
Dosage Forms And Strengths
The red-brown ellipsoidal delayed-release tablet containing 1.2 g mesalamine is debossed on one side and imprinted with S476.
Storage And Handling
LIALDA is available as red-brown ellipsoidal film coated delayed-release tablets containing 1.2 g mesalamine, and debossed on one side imprinted with S476.
NDC 54092-476-12 HDPE Bottle with a child-resistant closure of 120 delayed-release tablets.
Store at room temperature 15°C to 25 °C (59°F to 77 °F); excursions permitted to 30 °C (86°F).
See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
Manufactured for Shire US Inc., 725 Chesterbrook Blvd., Wayne, PA 19087, USA by Cosmo S.p.A., Milan, Italy. By license of Giuliani S.p.A., Milan, Italy. Revised: July 2011
Last reviewed on RxList: 7/29/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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