Answer
They deliver mesalazine directly to the rectum and distal colon, where local inflammation may be concentrated.
Sources for this answer
- Mesalazine Dr Falk Pharma 2g Enema — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Octasa 1g Suppositories — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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