Medicine All are true about the newer preparations of 5-ASA to treat inflammatory bowel disease, EXCEPT: A Asacol is an enteric-coated form of mesalamine B Pentasa uses ethylcellulose coating to allow water absorption C 5-ASA agents act within 1 week D A once-a-day formulation of mesalamine [Multi-Matrix System is designed to release mesalamine in the colon 💡 Explanation All are true about the newer preparations of 5-ASA to treat inflammatory bowel disease, EXCEPT: ✓ Correct Answer: C. 5-ASA agents act within 1 week