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Posted 4/25/2017 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
I'm a Crohn's patient. My disease is located in my terminal ileum and rectum. I have a perianal fistula, too. More than a year ago, I started Remicade. However, my rectum is not responding. So, my GI told me to get cortiment mmx or any other mmx equivalent(it's not available where I live). I asked a friend to get it for me. She mentioned that what she has in the country she lives in is cortiment sr. Is it the same as cortiment mmx? I have been on entocort for 5 years now. So, she says that cortiment sr is the same as entocort but a prolongrd release tablet? Can anybody fill me in? Thank you.
Posted 4/25/2017 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
In general terms SR is standard release, usually ER is extended release. Not sure how they are using the term.

MMX is a form of extended release that is essentially a sponge that expands out of the pill and is saturated with meds, and swabs you tissue. Lialda is MMX mesalamine.

Cortiment seems to be what is sold in US as Uceris. It is a form of Budesonide steroid. It is formulated to release in the colon and act mostly topical. the usual pill strength is 9mg.

Entocort is also Budesonide. The EC version is an extended release. I am not sure what the difference is with Uceris.

But basically it is all steroid. You can use it to let the Remicade get a foothold, but not ongoing.

You may want a mesalamine suppository for the rectum.

Post Edited (DBwithUC) : 4/25/2017 12:35:31 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/25/2017 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
DBwithUC, thank you very much for such an informative post.
Well, I take daily colifoam with a pentasa suppository but they are not able to control the inflammation in my rectum.
I'm on entocort. Entocort works on both the TI and the ascending colon and does not reach the rectum; whereas, Uceris, Cortiment and Budesonide MMX do not dissolve in the intestines and reach the entire colon and the rectum.
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