Dipentum
Dipentum capsules reduce inflammation in the large intestine and are used to treat ulcerative colitis.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Olsalazine sodium
Manufacturer
Atnahs Pharma Netherlands B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Adults usually take 2 capsules, twice a day.
Method
Take the capsules regularly right after a meal. Swallow them whole.
Important
Do not take more than 4 capsules per day, unless your doctor tells you to.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea (often goes away, but contact doctor if severe or long-lasting)
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Rash
- •Joint pain
RARE
- •Fever
- •Low platelet count (may cause easy bruising or bleeding)
- •Vomiting
- •Indigestion
- •High liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests)
- •Itching
- •Hair loss
- •Sensitivity to light
- •Hives
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Shortness of breath
- •Muscle pain
- •Dizziness
- •Tingling or numbness (pins and needles)
- •Depression
- •Blood disorders (e.g., severe anemia, low white blood cells, low platelets)
- •Upper stomach pain
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Liver inflammation
- •High bilirubin levels (may cause yellow skin/eyes)
- •Swelling of face, tongue, or throat (angioedema), which can cause breathing difficulties
- •Heart inflammation (myocarditis, pericarditis)
- •Palpitations
- •Kidney inflammation
- •Lung disease
- •Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
- •Blurred vision
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to olsalazine sodium, other salicylates (like aspirin), or any other ingredients in Dipentum.
- Talk to your doctor before taking Dipentum if you have kidney or liver problems, severe allergies, asthma, or if you are taking certain cancer medicines (6-mercaptopurine, thioguanine), blood thinners (warfarin, heparin), or recently had a chickenpox vaccine.
- Contact your doctor right away if you get a fever, sore throat, mouth sores, bruises, or bleeding. These could be signs of a serious blood infection.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as there is limited experience with Dipentum in these situations.