Pentasa Supp 1 G

Uses

Mesalazine / Mesalamine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of ulcerative colitis.

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Dyspepsia
• Headache
• Nausea
• Rash
• Vomiting

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Mesalazine / Mesalamine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Mesalazine / Mesalamine is to be taken with food.

How it works

Mesalazine / Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate. It makes the condition better by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and painful symptoms, and prevents fu disease.

Faqs

Q. Is Mesalazine / Mesalamine a steroid, NSAID, immunosuppressant, blood-thinner or sulfa drug?
Mesalazine / Mesalamine is not a steroid, NSAID, immunosuppressant, blood-thinner or sulfa drug. It is an anti-inflammatory drug

Q. Can I take Mesalazine / Mesalamine forever?
No. Mesalazine / Mesalamine should only be taken for the duration prescribed by your doctor

Q. Is Mesalazine / Mesalamine safe?
Yes. Mesalazine / Mesalamine is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Can I take Asacol with Advil, Nyquil, tylenol, aspirin, Gaviscon, Imodium?
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

Q. Does Mesalazine / Mesalamine cause bleeding, weight gain, hair loss, immune suppression or liver problems?
Mesalazine / Mesalamine may cause liver problems, immune suppression, hair loss, or bleeding. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q. Does Mesalazine / Mesalamine affect fertility or sperm count?
There is no evidence of Mesalazine / Mesalamine 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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