Olsalazine Sodium

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The sodium salt form of olsalazine with anti-inflammatory activity. Olsalazine sodium is bioconverted to 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) in the colon by colonic bacteria. 5-ASA has anti-inflammatory activity in ulcerative colitis.

**Synonyms:** - Dipentum - OLSALAZINE SODIUM