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Single-Dose MMX Mesalazine May Be Effective for Ulcerative Colitis  -  Jun 19, 2008
Report the safety of mesalazine with Multi Matrix Technology at 2.4 g daily in a single vs a divided dose for the maintenance treatment of patients with Medscape (subscription)

Ulcerative Colitis  -  Jun 26, 2008
In mild-to-moderate proctitis or left-sided disease, first-line therapy is topical mesalazine (suppositories or enemas). Topical steroids are less effective RedOrbit,

Using Herbs and Diet to Beat Crohn's Disease  -  Jun 5, 2008
The safety and efficacy of a boswellia extract was compared against mesalazine for the treatment of 102 patients with active Crohn's disease in an RedOrbit,

New hope in bird flu fight  -  Jun 3, 2008
...[Celecoxib and mesalazine] suppress the cytokine storm without suppressing the good protective response, which steroids do. Steroids suppress everything The Standard,

Survey suggests that currently 20% of patients with severe ...  -  Jun 18, 2008
Shire's Lialda (mesalazine), recently launched as a once-daily drug, is perceived by gastroenterologists to perform well on patient compliance. PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),

Hong Kong Researchers Identify Promising Avian Flu Treatment  -  Jun 10, 2008
...combined with two anti-inflammatories: the Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory COX-2 Celebrex and mesalazine, a drug available under istockAnalyst.com,

Hong Kong researchers claim breakthrough in bird flu treatment  -  Jun 3, 2008
The cocktail includes an antiviral called zanamivir, or Relenza, and two anti-inflammatory agents celecoxib and mesalazine. The researchers claim the Earthtimes (press release),

Study: Drug cocktail improves survival of mice with bird flu  -  Jun 3, 2008
Treatment with zanamivir -- an antiviral drug -- combined with celecoxib and mesalazine -- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents -- reduced an overreaction SmartBrief,

Study: Drug cocktail extends lives of mice with bird flu  -  Jun 3, 2008
Treatment with zanamivir -- an antiviral drug -- combined with celecoxib and mesalazine -- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents -- reduced an overreaction SmartBrief,

HK experts use new cocktail to fight H5N1 in mice  -  02 Jun 2008
The two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents were celecoxib and mesalazine, which is useful for inflammatory bowel disease. "We should consider doing Reuters

What Is Crohn's Disease?  -  May 7, 2008
They include sulfasalazine, mesalazine, of salazine, and balsalazide. However, they do not always work and you may need to switch to steroids if your PharmiWeb.com (press release),

Positive Results Seen in Ulcerative Colitis Trial  -  Apr 22, 2008
...more than 120 patients who took one 210-mg tablet per day for eight weeks or placebo as an add-on therapy to oral mesalazine or other 5-ASA derivatives. FDA news (subscription),

Cosmo Pharma's colitis treatment Herparin reaches primary ...  -  Apr 20, 2008
Efficacy and tolerability was measured by comparing the efficacy of Heparin MMX as an add-on to mesalazine to a placebo add on to mesalazine, it said. CNNMoney.com

Once daily mesalazine more than doubles compliance  -  Feb 15, 2008
The new once daily oral formulation of the ulcerative colitis drug mesalazine is safe and effective and could increase compliance rates up over 90%, Pulse,

Chi-Med Announces Start of Patient Enrolment in a Global Phase IIb ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
The novel mechanism of action of HMPL-004, compared to current conventional therapies, including mesalazine, could allow it to be used in a broader patient PharmaLive.com (press release),

Latest Survey Suggests That Currently 20% of Patients with Severe ...  -  Feb 5, 2008
Shires Lialda (mesalazine), recently launched as a once-daily drug, is perceived by gastroenterologists to perform well on patient compliance. Business Wire (press release),

Shire signs GI alliance with Alba worth over $325 million  -  Dec 17, 2007
...currently establishing relationships and expertise in the GI area� through the marketing of its new ulcerative colitis drug Lialda/Mezavant XL (mesalazine). Pharma Times (subscription),

BUYINS.NET: BHP, EJ, ARTE, GENT, EVOGF, IVIT Have Been Removed ...  -  Dec 14, 2007
Additionally, Gentium develops a formulation of the drug mesalazine to treat inflammatory bowel disease. It sells its products primarily in Italy. Trading Markets (press release),

Mezavant XL launched in the UK  -  Nov 20, 2007
Cosmo invented the formulation (the active pharmaceutical ingredient mesalazine is off-patent) and licensed it to Giuliani in 2001 who licensed it further PharmaLive.com (press release),

Prior Relapse Does not Interfere With MMX Mesalazine-Induced ...  -  Oct 31, 2007
MMX mesalazine had been demonstrated to be effective for the induction of clinical and endoscopic remission of active, mild-to-moderate UC in 2, 8-week, DG News

MMX Mesalazine Therapy Relieves Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms ...  -  Oct 29, 2007
By Jill Stein PARIS, FRANCE -- October 29, 2007 -- MMX(TM) mesalazine provides resolution of rectal bleeding and high stool frequency in patients with DG News

Superior Remission Rates for Once Daily use of Pentasa (mesalazine ...  -  Oct 30, 2007
PARIS, October 30, 2007 – For the first time a once daily dosing regime of mesalazine (Pentasa® granules) has proven to be statistically superior to twice PharmaLive.com (press release),

Ulcerative colitis  -  Oct 30, 2007
Comparison of oral with rectal mesalazine in the treatment of ulcerative proctitis. Dis Colon Rectum 1998;41:93-7. 24. Cohen RD, Woseth DM, Thisted RA, AAFP News Now

Further Upgrade to 2007 Financial Guidance Based on Strong Revenue ...  -  Nov 1, 2007
...(lanthanum carbonate) INTUNIV(TM) (guanfacine) extended release LIALDA(TM) (mesalamine) MEZAVANT(R) (mesalazine) REMINYL(R) (galantamine hydrobromide) PR Newswire (press release),

Asacol® 800mg Mr Tablets Approved For Ulcerative Colitis (UC ...  -  Oct 11, 2007
Asacol 800mg MR tablets, at 4.8 g/day, demonstrated an overall incidence of adverse events comparable to mesalazine 400mg tablets dosed at 2.4 g/day. Medical News Today (press release),

Shire plc: 2007 Guidance Upgraded as Revenue Growth Accelerates  -  Jul 26, 2007
CNNMoney.com...(lanthanum carbonate) INTUNIV(TM) (guanfacine) extended release LIALDA(TM) (mesalamine) MEZAVANT(TM) (mesalazine) REMINYL(R) (galantamine hydrobromide)

The antigenic appearance of medicine will plasmid.  -  Jul 3, 2007
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Chi-Med Announces Positive Phase II Proof-of-Concept Data for HMPL ...  -  Jul 2, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),The trial met its objective in that HMPL-004 was well tolerated and showed an equivalent drop in clinical symptom score to the comparator drug, Mesalazine,

Chi-Med Announces Phase II Results  -  Jul 2, 2007
FDA news (subscription),The study evaluated HMPL-004 at 400 mg taken three times a day compared with Mesalazine, the current first-line standard of care, Chi-Med said.

Hutchison China Meditech says positive Phase II data for ...  -  Jul 2, 2007
Forbes,The company said the study shows that HMPL-004 has a different mechanism of action and provides a direct alternative to comparator drug, Mesalazine,

Hutchison China Meditech "buy"  -  Jul 2, 2007
newratings.comThe results exhibit HMPL-004's few side effects and better symptom reduction ability than that of the current best drug available in the market, Mesalazine.

£20m for the silver Burch  -  Jul 2, 2007
The Sun,Chi-Med — listed on the AIM — said HMPL-004 proved as effective as the usual treatment Mesalazine. Shares of Chi-Med, controlled by Hong Kong conglomerate

Multiple studies that caps include both symptoms.  -  Jul 3, 2007
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Spain's Faes posts healthy increase in profits  -  May 17, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),...drug Claversal/Asacol/Lixacol (mesalazine), the corticosteroid Dezacor/Rosilan (deflazacort) and the varicose veins treatment Venosmil (hidrosmin).

FDA Approves LIALDA(TM) (mesalamine), the First Oral Once-Daily ...  -  Jan 16, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),MEZAVANT(TM) (SPD476) (mesalazine) in Europe, and VYVANSE(TM) (NRP104) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) (ADHD), including its scheduling classification by

Shire Receives Label Agreement in Europe for Ulcerative Colitis ...  -  Dec 14, 2006
PharmaLive.com (press release),Available as a single strength tablet, containing mesalazine 1200mg, Mezavant will be indicated both for the induction of clinical and endoscopic remission

Shire to get European approval for its ulcerative colitis drug  -  Dec 18, 2006
DrugResearcher.com,Although mesalazine is currently used for the condition, if approved, Mezavant would offer a once-daily oral mesalazine treatment for active mild to

Shire edges nearer to European approval for Mezavant  -  Dec 15, 2006
Pharma Times (subscription),The firm noted that core labelling for Mezavant (mesalazine) has been agreed by the regulatory agencies for the 15 European countries participating in the

(PRN) - Shire Receives Label Agreement in Europe for Ulcerative ...  -  Dec 14, 2006
Bolsamania.com,...(PRN) - Shire Receives Label Agreement in Europe for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment, Mezavant(TM) (Mesalazine) ... [+]

Inflammatory bowel disease: next-generation TNF's threat to Remicade  -  Dec 1, 2006
Pharmaceutical Business ReviewIn terms of sales the current IBD market is dominated by Remicade, however, its high price pushes its sales value above those of mesalazine products like

Mezavant MMX Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis Gets Label Agreement ...  -  Dec 19, 2006
PharmaLive.com (press release),Cosmo invented the formulation (the active pharmaceutical ingredient mesalazine is off-patent) and licensed it to Giuliani in 2001 who licensed it further

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Bolsamania.com,...(PRN) - Shire Receives Label Agreement in Europe for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment, Mezavant(TM) (Mesalazine) ... [+]. (PRN) - Bowlin Travel Centers Report

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