Active substance in Pentasa

Pentasa suppositories contain the active substance mesalazine, which helps to relieve bowel inflammation and pain, especially in cases of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the rectum.

Pentasa 1 g suppository uses

Pentasa 1 g is used to relieve ulcerative proctitis, which may  accompany ulcerative colitis.

How to use the Pentasa suppository?

• To treat ulcerative proctitis, the doctor prescribes one suppository twice daily for 2 - 4 weeks.

• To prevent flares in the future, the dose may be 1 - 2 suppositories per day.

• The colon must be empty before using Pentasa suppositories.

Pentasa suppository side effects

Pentasa suppositories may cause some side effects, such as:

• Diarrhea.

• Nausea and vomiting.

• Abdominal pain.

• headache.

• Skin rash.

• Bloating.

• Feeling discomfort in the anal region or itching.

Pentasa contraindications

Pentasa suppositories are not used in case of:

• Allergy to Pentasa.

• Allergy to salicylates, such as aspirin.

• Severe kidney or liver disease.

Pentasa's use precautions

The doctor should be consulted before using Pentasa suppositories in case:

• Unexplained bleeding or bruising.

• Suffering from kidney or liver disease.

• Taking medications that affect the kidneys, such as azathioprine.

• Asthma.

• Kidney stones may form with the use of pentasa suppositories and may cause abdominal pain or bloody urine, so appropriate amounts of water should be drunk with pentasa suppositories use.

• Pregnancy and lactation.

You should stop using the drug immediately after experiencing abdominal pain, fever, headache, or skin rash.

Pentasa and pregnancy

The doctor should be consulted before using 1 g pentasa suppositories during pregnancy.

Pentasa and lactation

The doctor should be consulted before using 1 g pentasa suppositories during the breastfeeding period.

Drug interactions

The doctor should be consulted before using Pentasa's suppositories, especially with some medications, such as:

• Azathioprene.

• 6-Mercaptopurine.

• Blood thinners.

Preservation and storage of the drug

• Keep out of children's reach.

• Keep at a temperature of less than 25 ° C.

• The drug is not used after expiry.