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Pentasa Suppository

Manufactured By Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Composition Mesalazine / Mesalamine (1gm)

Rs 708.75

MRP Rs 787.50

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( 7 suppositories in 1 packet )

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Information about Pentasa Suppository

Description:

Uses / Indications:

Pentasa Suppository is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohnâ€™s disease.

Interactions / Warnings:

Pregnancy interaction:

Pentasa Suppository may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to mesalazine, to any other content in the medicine, aspirin and other salicylate drugs. Do not take mesalazine if you have severe kidney or liver problems, blood disorders or uncontrolled bleeding. Do not take mesalazine if you have stomach or bowel ulcers or a history of bleeding ulcers, glucose-galactose mala absorption, Lapp-lactase deficiency or galactose intolerance. Doctorâ€™s advice should be considered in case of patients with liver, kidney or lung disease (asthma). Avoid taking mesalazine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain.

How to use:

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash and dry the area. Lie down and gently insert the suppository into the area with or without the use of an applicator as mentioned in the label. You or your care giver may be taught on how to use this medicine at home.

How it works:

Pentasa Suppository blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation of the lining of the intestines.

Faq for medicine:

Is Pentasa a steroid : Pentasa is not a steroid, NSAID, immunosuppressant, blood-thinner or sulfa drug. It is an anti-inflammatory drug|Can I take Pentasa forever? : No. Pentasa should only be taken for the duration prescribed by your doctor|Is Pentasa safe? : Yes. Pentasa is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor|Can I take Asacol with Advil : Asacol (mesalazine) can be taken with Nyquil, Tylenol (paracetamol), Gaviscon (sodium alginate) and Imodium (loperamide) only if prescribed by your doctor. It should not be taken with Advil (ibuprofen) or aspirin|Does Pentasa cause bleeding : Pentasa may cause liver problems, immune suppression, hair loss, or bleeding. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor|Does Pentasa affect fertility or sperm count? : There is no evidence of Pentasa affecting fertility, but it may very rarely and reversibly reduce sperm count. If you experience any such problems, please consult your doctor.

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