Pentasa 500 Mg Tablets

Pentasa tablets ingredients

Pentasa tablets contain the active substance mesalazine that helps to relieve colon infections. This substance works locally to relieve inflammation and pain, as it is released into the body gradually and slowly.

Pentasa tablet uses

Pentasa tablets are used to treat mild or moderate gut inflammation, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Pantasa tablets are also used to prevent inflammation and flare of inflammatory bowel diseases.

Pentasa dosage

• The appropriate dose of Pentasa tablets should be determined according to the doctor's instructions.

• Adult dosage: 8 pentasa 500 mg tablets per day, once or divided by two or three doses, and to prevent future episodes of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, the daily dose may be 2,000 mg (4 tablets).

• Dosage of children 6 years or older: varies according to the child's weight.

Pentasa 500mg side effects

Pentasa tablets may cause some side effects, such as:

• Diarrhea.

• Abdominal pain.

• Nausea.

• Vomiting.

• headache.

• Skin rash.

• Bloating.

Pentasa contraindications

Pentasa tablets are not used for:

• Allergy to drug ingredients.

• Allergies to salicylate drugs, such as aspirin.

• kidney disease.

• liver disease.

Pentasa's use precautions

The doctor should be consulted before taking Pentasa tablets in case:

• Suffering from unexplained bleeding or bruising.

• History of liver disease or kidney disease.

• Take any medication that affects the kidneys, such as azathioprine.

You should stop taking the drug immediately if you suffers from cramps,  severe abdominal pain, fever, severe headaches, and skin rash.

Pentasa and pregnancy

A doctor should be consulted before taking Pentasa during pregnancy, especially as it may cause blood disorders in newborns.

Pentasa and lactation

A doctor should be consulted before using pentasa during lactation, as it may cause allergic reactions and diarrhea in infants.

Drug interactions

You should consult a doctor before taking Pentasa tablets along with any other medication, especially:

• 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.