Medicine by its Russian trade name
Pentasa (Салофальк) and alternatives in France
In France mesalazine is sold as Pentasa. It has the same active ingredient as Салофальк; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Mesalazine is used in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In France it is sold as Pentasa tablets, granules, suppositories and enemas.
- Packages in the catalog
- 6 packages
- Forms
- Suspension, Tablet, Granules, Suppository
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- ANSM reports shortages for some packages
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Pentasa: medicines with the same active ingredient
Medicines registered in France with the same active ingredients (mesalazine), according to the official BDPM catalog. Strengths, forms and excipients may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Active ingredient
Why Салофальк may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Pentasa is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
How to get a consultation about Pentasa
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Салофальк if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Pentasa is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 6 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Pentasa cost in France?
Reference guide: ≈ €39 – €134 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.
What alternatives to Pentasa exist in France?
BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (mesalazine): Pentasa, Fivasa, Osperzo and others. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Is a prescription needed for Pentasa?
Yes, in France Pentasa is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Pentasa the same as Салофальк?
Pentasa is a French medicine with the same active ingredient (mesalazine). Excipients, strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.