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We guarantee the lowest price on all of our prescription products. If you find your medications cheaper at any other recognized licensed mail order pharmacy, we will not only match their price, we will beat it by 25% of the difference. It is our 125% price match guarantee!
Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.
To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Apriso is a brand name for a medicine called Mesalamine, which helps reduce inflammation in the body. It's approved to manage ulcerative colitis, a long-term condition that causes swelling in the intestines. Apriso works by targeting the inner lining of the colon to lessen inflammation and control symptoms like pain and discomfort. The capsules are specially made to release the medicine slowly over time, allowing it to work effectively in the colon for a longer period.
When taking Apriso, it's important to follow your doctor's instructions. The usual Apriso dosage is four capsules of 0.375 grams taken by mouth once a day in the morning. It can be taken with or without food. Avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking the capsules—these should be swallowed whole to ensure the proper release of medication in the colon. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it’s almost time for your next dose. Don’t take two doses at once if you miss one.
The active ingredient in Apriso is Mesalamine.
Avoid taking this medication if any of the following apply:
The most common Apriso side effects include headache, diarrhea, and upper abdominal or stomach pain. Nausea and nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasal passages) were also reported during clinical trials. These side effects are generally mild and may improve with continued use.
Apriso may cause more serious side effects such as kidney problems, liver abnormalities, and severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Other rare but serious side effects may include inflammation of the heart (myocarditis), inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), and allergic reactions. If you notice symptoms like yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, severe rash, or difficulty breathing, contact your healthcare provider immediately.