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Pentasa Enema
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Product Details
Description
Pentasa (mesalazine) Enema is used to treat gut inflammation associated with conditions like ulcerative colitis.
Pentasa Enema works by releasing the active ingredient, mesalazine, to decrease inflammation and help alleviate pain locally.
Pentasa Enema comes in a liquid suspension for rectal administration.
Directions
Use Pentasa Enema as directed by your doctor. Carefully read the information that comes with your prescription. Any questions or concerns about the medication may be referred to your doctor or pharmacist.
Typically, one enema is used at bedtime.
Ingredients
Each enema contains mesalazine 1 g/100 mL.
Inactive ingredients include disodium edetate, sodium metabisulphite, sodium acetate, hydrochloric acid, and purified water.
Contraindications
Pentasa Enema should not be used in patients who:
- Are allergic to mesalazine or to any of the other ingredients contained in the enema
- Are allergic to other salicylates
- Have severe kidney or liver problems
Cautions
- Before you begin treatment with Pentasa Enema, tell your doctor about:
- All the medications you take, including prescription and nonprescription
- Your allergies
- Your current health conditions and past medical history
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Pentasa Enema can cause kidney stones that may result in abdominal pain and blood in the urine. Patients are recommended to drink plenty of liquids during treatment.
- Pentasa Enema can cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Stop using Pentasa Enema and seek medical care right away if you develop any symptoms of a skin reaction.
- Patients should drink plenty of liquids during treatment to prevent dehydration, which can occur after vomiting, diarrhea, high fever, or excessive sweating. Seek medical care right away if you develop any of these effects.
- Stop using Pentasa Enema and seek medical care right away if you develop skin rashes; blisters; skin peeling; ulcers of the mouth, throat, nose, genital, or eyes; itching; swelling of the face, lips, or throat; trouble breathing; wheezing; bleeding or bruising that’s unexplained; or a change in color or amount of urine produced.
Side Effects
Pentasa Enema side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, passing gas, rectal discomfort, and irritation at the application site. However, other side effects may also occur. Contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that bother you or won’t go away.
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Reference:
Pentasa. West Drayton, UK: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2021.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13796
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