5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is a medication often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Topics include: what does 5-ASA do, which 5-ASA you should take, how to use 5-ASA, possible side effects, and how long you will need to take 5-ASA.