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Mesalamine Capsule, Extended Release

Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

To Be Discontinued54092-191-12Gastroenterology
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Discontinued date
09/16/2026
Update type
New
Initial posting date
09/16/2026
Package NDC
54092-191-12
Generic name
Mesalamine Capsule, Extended Release
Contact info
877 825 3327
Related info
Product is anticipated to be available until December 31, 2027
Update date
09/16/2026
Dosage form
Capsule, Extended Release
Presentation
Pentasa, Capsule, Extended Release, 500 mg (NDC 54092-191-12)
Company name
Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Status
To Be Discontinued
Therapeutic category
Gastroenterology
Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Application number
NDA020049
Brand name
PENTASA
Generic name
MESALAMINE
Manufacturer name
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
Product NDC
54092-191, 54092-189
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Substance name
MESALAMINE
RxCUI
206791, 314092, 476362, 580286
SPL ID
42661699-8fcc-40da-a05d-91906f9973e8
SPL set ID
e39d9a3d-5d3a-4bb6-aab1-fdbb2a598606
Package NDC
54092-189-81, 54092-191-12
Nui
N0000175781, M0000971
Pharm class epc
Aminosalicylate [EPC]
Pharm class cs
Aminosalicylic Acids [CS]
UNII
4Q81I59GXC
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