Best treatments for proctitis
6 products may treat proctitis, spanning FDA drug classes such as aminosalicylate. The current highest-rated option is canasa. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 6 drugs we list for proctitis, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as aminosalicylate. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for proctitis — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Suppository | Aminosalicylate | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Aminosalicylate | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Aminosalicylate | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Aminosalicylate | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Aminosalicylate | Generic | $27 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Enema | Aminosalicylate | Generic | $27 | View → |
Full ranking · 6 treatments
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 classapriso
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 class
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 treats proctitis?
- Our catalog lists 6 products that may treat proctitis, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is canasa.
- What is the best-rated treatment for proctitis?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — canasa ranks highest among the products we list for proctitis. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments 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.
- What types of drugs treat proctitis?
- Treatments for proctitis span FDA drug classes including aminosalicylate. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.