To examine the impact of hypochlorous acid on urine color in children with ulcerative colitis who are treated with mesalamine.
Analysis of urine color changes in mesalamine users after exposure to hypochlorous acid.
Observational approach to document any psychological effects caused by color changes.
Urine color turned brown in mesalamine users when exposed to hypochlorous acid.
The change in color is benign and may cause unnecessary concern among patients.
Abstract
Urine of mesalamine users turns brown when exposed to HA, which may cause unnecessary alarm among such patients. Likewise, awareness of this benign phenomenon may help avoid needless alarm and testing.