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Data updated: Mar 10, 2026

CANASA

MESALAMINE
Approved 2001-01-05
3
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
2
Priority Reviews
25
Years on Market

Details

Status
Discontinued
First Approved
2001-01-05
Routes
RECTAL
Dosage Forms
SUPPOSITORY

Companies

Active Ingredient: MESALAMINE

CANASA Approval History

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What CANASA Treats

3 FDA approvals

Originally approved for its first indication in 2001 . Covers 3 distinct patient populations.

  • Other (3)
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Ongoing clinical trials by development phase

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Key Completed Trials

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Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

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Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

CANASA FDA Label Details

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CANASA Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jun 2028

Patents (4 active)

US8217083 Expires Jun 6, 2028
US8436051 Expires Jun 6, 2028
Source: FDA Orange Book

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Data Sources

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