This sheet is about exposure to mesalamine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is mesalamine? Mesalamine is an anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation or swelling) prescription medication. Mesalamine has been approved for use to treat ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It belongs to a class of medications called 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). Another name for …
The Baby Blog: Gastroenterology
Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia®)
This sheet is about exposure to certolizumab pegol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is certolizumab pegol? Certolizumab pegol is a medication used to treat autoimmune conditions. It is called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor because it binds and blocks TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation in the joints, spine, and skin. Certolizumab pegol is sold under the …
Stelara® (ustekinumab) (NO LONGER ENROLLING)
This study is now closed to recruitment. Thank you for your interest, but unfortunately we are no longer enrolling participants in this study. However, you may be eligible to participate in one of our other ongoing studies. Fill out your information using our Join a Study form, and a member of our team will contact you. …
Orencia® (abatacet) (NO LONGER ENROLLING)
This study is now closed to recruitment. Thank you for your interest, but unfortunately we are no longer enrolling participants in this study. However, you may be eligible to participate in one of our other ongoing studies. Fill out your information using our Join a Study form, and a member of our team will contact you. …
Calcium Carbonate
This sheet is about exposure to calcium carbonate in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is calcium carbonate? Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement. Calcium carbonate has been used as an antacid to help symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion, or upset stomach. Some examples of over-the-counter antacids with calcium carbonate are Tums®, Rolaids®, Maalox®, and Mylanta®. The …
