DIPENTUM vs MESALAMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DIPENTUM and MESALAMINE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DIPENTUM	MESALAMINE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$26.72 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	OLSALAZINE SODIUM	MESALAMINE
Manufacturer	Mylan Spclt Viatris	Actavis Mid Atlantic
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, extended release, Enema, Suppository, Suspension, Tablet, delayed release, Kit
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 7 to 9 hours (apparent terminal half-life)
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases

dipentum mesalamine

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$26.72 /30

Type

Active ingredient

OLSALAZINE SODIUM

MESALAMINE

Manufacturer

Mylan Spclt Viatris

Actavis Mid Atlantic

Dosage forms

Capsule

Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, extended release, Enema, Suppository, Suspension, Tablet, delayed release, Kit

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 7 to 9 hours (apparent terminal half-life)

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Sigmoid Diseases

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dipentum and Mesalamine?

Dipentum contains Olsalazine Sodium, while Mesalamine contains Mesalamine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.