Gionchetti P, Belluzzi A, Campieri M, Torresan F, Tabanelli G M, Brignola C, Miglioli M, Barbara L
Istituto di Clinica Medica e Gastroenterologia, Policlinico S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy.
Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 1988 Oct;10(10):667-9.
Plasma levels of total 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) were determined after a single administration of 2 g and 4 g 5-ASA enemas to 6 patients with ulcerative colitis. The mean plasma levels and AUC values confirmed that the active substance is poorly absorbed by rectal route.