Best Aminosalicylate for colitis, ulcerative
Top-rated pick: Canasa — pharmaranks score 72/100, the highest of the 10 Aminosalicylate drugs used for colitis, ulcerative, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for colitis, ulcerative or the full Aminosalicylate class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 10 aminosalicylate drugs we rate for colitis, ulcerative, 9 are available as lower-cost generics, and most are capsule. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for colitis, ulcerative; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How aminosalicylate work
Aminosalicylates (5-ASA drugs like mesalamine) act directly on the inflamed lining of the colon, where they are thought to calm the local inflammatory response by blocking several inflammation-driving chemicals and mopping up tissue-damaging free radicals, which helps the gut heal in ulcerative colitis.
Other drug classes for colitis, ulcerative
Top aminosalicylate for colitis, ulcerative: 1. Canasa · 2. Colazal · 3. Azulfidine En-Tabs
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Suppository | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Generic | $11 | View → | |
| 3 | 64/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $6 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $6 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | No data | — | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Enema | Generic | $27 | View → |
Full ranking · 10 drugs
canasa
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Canasa (Mesalamine) is an aminosalicylate used to treat Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.31/30· 8 forms Save up to 78% in classcolazal
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Colazal (Balsalazide Disodium) is an aminosalicylate used to treat Ulcerative Colitis.
Pharmacy pays
~$11.17 /30
Save up to 47% in class
azulfidine en-tabs
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Azulfidine En-Tabs (Sulfasalazine) is an aminosalicylate used to treat Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5.91/30· 2 formsapriso
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Apriso (Mesalamine) is an aminosalicylate used to treat Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.31/30· 8 forms Save up to 78% in classazulfidine
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine) is an aminosalicylate used to treat Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5.91/30· 2 formsdipentum
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Dipentum (Olsalazine Sodium) is an aminosalicylate used to treat Ulcerative Colitis.
Price varies
lialda
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Lialda (Mesalamine) is an aminosalicylate used to treat Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.31/30· 8 forms Save up to 78% in classmesalamine
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate used to treat Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.31/30· 8 forms Save up to 78% in classpentasa
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Pentasa (Mesalamine) is an aminosalicylate used to treat Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.31/30· 8 forms Save up to 78% in classsfrowasa
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Sfrowasa (Mesalamine) is an aminosalicylate used to treat Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.31/30· 8 forms Save up to 78% in classFrequently asked
- What is the best aminosalicylate for colitis, ulcerative?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — canasa ranks highest among Aminosalicylate drugs used for colitis, ulcerative. Always consult a professional.
- Which aminosalicylate drugs treat colitis, ulcerative?
- pharmaranks lists 10 Aminosalicylate products used for colitis, ulcerative, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.