Pentasa 1gm Suppository

Let us guide you through the essential information about Pentasa 1gm Suppository. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Pentasa 1gm Suppository.

MRP: ₹
Packing: 7.0 suppositories in 1 packet
Salt Combination: Mesalazine (1gm)
Brand: Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Uses: Ulcerative colitis,Crohn’s disease

Description

Pentasa 1gm Suppository is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a type of bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis
It helps to reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding and stomach pain by reducing inflammation in the bowel
Pentasa 1gm Suppository may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis
It should be taken with food
The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes
You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, itching, flatulence, and vomiting
If these symptoms bother you, do not go away, or get worse, let your doctor know
There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat, or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach
Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine
Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Pentasa 1gm Suppository should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pentasa 1gm Suppository may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Pentasa 1gm Suppository should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pentasa 1gm Suppository may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Pentasa 1gm Suppository is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	SAFE: Pentasa 1gm Suppository does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pentasa 1gm Suppository is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^If you are taking Pentasa 1gm Suppository, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pentasa 1gm Suppository may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pentasa 1gm Suppository. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA)
Therapeutic class:	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Aminosalicylic Acids Derivative

Uses of Pentasa 1gm Suppository

Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Pentasa 1gm Suppository, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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