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MESALAMINE vs METAXALONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MESALAMINE vs METAXALONE: Safety Overview

Metric MESALAMINE METAXALONE
Total FAERS Reports 19,475 1,452
Deaths Reported 1,744 464
Death Rate 9.0% 32.0%
Hospitalizations 6,015 175
Average Patient Age 49.8 yrs 53.2 yrs
% Female Patients 46.7% 80.6%
FDA Approval Date Apr 14, 2025 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC Asclemed USA, Inc.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued