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MESALAMINE vs SULFASALAZINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MESALAMINE vs SULFASALAZINE: Safety Overview

Metric MESALAMINE SULFASALAZINE
Total FAERS Reports 19,475 40,160
Deaths Reported 1,744 4,179
Death Rate 9.0% 10.4%
Hospitalizations 6,015 10,284
Average Patient Age 49.8 yrs 48.6 yrs
% Female Patients 46.7% 89.8%
FDA Approval Date Apr 14, 2025 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription