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When you take Lialda as prescribed, you’re taking a step toward achieving ulcerative colitis (UC) remission. That’s because Lialda with MMX^® Technology is the only once-daily UC medication proven to help achieve remission. Lialda can help control the symptoms of a UC flare-up and can help begin healing the lining of the colon by reducing inflammation.

Since you take Lialda only once a day, you may find it easy to fit Lialda into your schedule. You can take Lialda in the morning and leave your pills at home. Learn more about why doctors choose Lialda.

The most important thing you can do to improve your health is to take your ulcerative colitis medication as your doctor prescribes. Learn the benefits of sticking to your ulcerative colitis treatment.

We believe everyone should have access to the medication that their doctor has chosen for them. Learn more about financial assistance, educational support, and our free trial offer.

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to see how UC affects the colon and how Lialda is designed to work.

The Inside Story on UC

Why Do Doctors Choose Lialda?

Lialda is the first and only once-daily mesalamine proven to control symptoms and begin to heal the lining of the colon by reducing inflammation.

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Lialda is approved for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. The safety and effectiveness of Lialda have been established in 2 eight-week clinical trials.

Important Safety Information

You should not take Lialda if you are allergic to salicylates (including mesalamine or aspirin) or to any of the ingredients of Lialda. Tell your doctor if you have a stomach blockage or are allergic to sulfasalazine. Mesalamine has been associated with a syndrome that may be difficult to distinguish from an ulcerative colitis flare-up. If you experience cramping, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, fever, headache or rash, talk to your doctor immediately. Some patients taking mesalamine have reported heart-related hypersensitivity reactions, such as inflammation of the heart muscle and inflammation of the lining of the heart. Tell your doctor if you have problems with your liver or kidneys.

In worldwide clinical trials, Lialda was generally well tolerated. The most common adverse events were headache and flatulence. As with other medications, some serious side effects may occur. Less than 1% of patients experienced inflammation of the pancreas, which led to discontinuation of therapy with Lialda.

Please see Lialda Full Prescribing Information

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