Pentasa Suppositories 28'S

• Pentasa Rectal Suppository is used in treating ulcerative colitis.

• If you are allergic to mesalazine or any other ingredients of Pentasa Rectal Suppository.
• If you have any problems with your liver or kidney.
• If you are allergic to salicylates (Diclofenac, aspirin, Ibuprofen, etc.).

• Rash with or without itching
• Indigestion
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting

Other General Warnings

• You have any liver or kidney-related problems.
• You have any lung diseases like asthma.
• You have any problems with your heart (like any allergic reactions).
• You have experienced an allergic reaction while taking sulfasalazine.
• You may develop kidney stones (symptoms like stomach pain and blood in urine) while on treatment with this medicine. Hence it would help if you drink plenty of water.
• Before and during treatment with Pentasa Rectal Suppository, your doctor may want to monitor the liver, kidneys, blood and lungs periodically.
• It is recommended to ensure adequate fluid intake during treatment.

• For rectal use only. Use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
• Wash and dry your hands after emptying your bowel.
• Insert the suppository in your rectum region through the anal opening after peeling off any wrapping over it.
• Do not move or walk for 15 minutes so that the medicine starts dissolving due to the body's temperature.
• Rewash your hands.
• Avoid passing stools for at least 1 hour so that medicine stays in place.

• Store Pentasa Rectal Suppository in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets. Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
• Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush it in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Overdose

• Seek urgent medical help if you feel that you have taken too much of Pentasa Rectal Suppository.

Missed a Dose

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Interactions with other medicines

• You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction with Pentasa Rectal Suppository.
• You need to be cautious while simultaneously taking this medicine along with medicines like azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine (used in rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease), and thioguanine (used in cancer treatment).
• This medicine, when taken along with blood thinners like warfarin (used to prevent blood clot formation), may decrease the effect of warfarin.