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Canasa and Colazal in Canada?

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saposs
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Posted 1/23/2022 3:58 PM (GMT -8)
Hi,
Question for Canadians - is Colazal or Canasa suppositories available in Canada. Pharmacies told me that Colazal (Balsalazide Disodium) is not available while they are sure about Canasa (Mesalamine suppositories).
One pharmacist told me to try - Pentasa suppository instead of Canasa.

Also, are there any alternatives I could ask the doctor to prescribe?

Thanks!

Post Edited (saposs) : 1/23/2022 5:34:27 PM (GMT-7)

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quincy
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Posted 1/23/2022 6:27 PM (GMT -8)
No it isnt...the supps could be purchased as Salofalk or Pentasa (make sure of the dosage)...but there is no equivalent in Canada for Colazal.

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saposs
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Posted 1/24/2022 7:58 PM (GMT -8)
Thanks, Quincy.
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quincy
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Posted 1/24/2022 9:29 PM (GMT -8)
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