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Clinical Trial
. 1990;45(2):88-92.
doi: 10.1159/000200228.

Slow-release 5-amino-salicylic acid (Pentasa) for the treatment of active Crohn's disease

Y R Mahida  1 , D P Jewell
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Clinical Trial

Slow-release 5-amino-salicylic acid (Pentasa) for the treatment of active Crohn's disease

Y R Mahida et al. Digestion. 1990.

Abstract

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a slow-release preparation of 5-amino-salicylic acid (Pentasa) has been performed in 40 patients with active Crohn's disease. Over a 6-week period, Pentasa (1.5 g daily) was no different to the dummy tablet in terms of clinical activity (Harvey-Bradshaw Index) or laboratory indicators of inflammation. No serious adverse reactions occurred.

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