Lialda

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  DR TAB: 1.2 g

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: mesalamine DR products not interchangeable; do not substitute on a mg to mg basis

ulcerative colitis, mild-moderate active

[2.4-4.8 g PO qd x8wk]

Info: give w/ food; do not cut/crush/chew tab

ulcerative colitis, maintenance tx

[2.4 g PO qd]

Info: give w/ food; do not cut/crush/chew tab

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: not defined, caution advised

HD/PD: not defined, caution advised

hepatic dosing

[see below]

hepatic impairment: not defined, caution advised

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  DR TAB: 1.2 g

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: mesalamine DR products not interchangeable; do not substitute on a mg to mg basis

ulcerative colitis, mild-moderate active

[24-35 kg]

Dose: 1.2 g PO qd; Start: 2.4 g PO qd x8wk; Info: give w/ food; do not cut/crush/chew tab

[36-50 kg]

Dose: 2.4 g PO qd; Start: 3.6 g PO qd x8wk; Info: give w/ food; do not cut/crush/chew tab

[>50 kg]

Dose: 2.4 g PO qd; Start: 4.8 g PO qd x8wk; Info: give w/ food; do not cut/crush/chew tab

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: not defined, caution advised

HD/PD: not defined, caution advised

hepatic dosing

[see below]

hepatic impairment: not defined, caution advised