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Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR

Name: Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR
SKU: pb2/med/451
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SALT COMPOSITION

Mesalazine (500mg)

Salt Synonyms

Mesalamine

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Product introduction

Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR 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 500mg Tablet PR 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.

Benefits of Pentasa Tablet PR

In Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum. Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR helps reduce the inflammation in the intestinal lining by targeting the disease locally. Reduction in inflammation promotes mucosal healing and causes symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding to subside.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR 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 500mg Tablet PR, monitor the baby for diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.