Mesalazin Orion
Mesalazin Orion is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat swelling and irritation in the large intestine (ulcerative colitis).
Form
peräpuikko
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Mesalazine
Manufacturer
Faes Farma S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
One suppository (1g) once a day.
Method
Insert into the rectum. Empty your bowels first. Lie on your left side for about 1 hour after inserting. Keep in the rectum for 1-3 hours to increase effectiveness.
Important
One suppository (1g) per day.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting.
- •Headache, dizziness.
- •Chest pain, shortness of breath, or swollen limbs due to heart issues.
- •Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight.
- •Kidney problems, sometimes with swollen legs or side pain.
- •Severe abdominal pain due to sudden pancreas inflammation.
- •Worsening of colitis symptoms.
- •Fever, sore throat, or nausea due to changes in blood counts.
- •Shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, or lung problems.
- •Diarrhea and severe abdominal pain due to an allergic reaction in the bowel.
- •Rash or skin inflammation.
- •Muscle and joint pain.
- •Jaundice (yellow skin/eyes) or abdominal pain due to liver or gallbladder problems.
- •Hair loss.
- •Severe rash (erythema multiforme).
- •Numbness or tingling in fingers and toes.
- •Temporary decrease in sperm production (reversible).
- •Blood disorders.
- •Kidney stones and kidney pain.
- •Severe skin reactions like DRESS, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).
- •Increased pressure in the brain.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to mesalazine, salicylates (like aspirin), or any other ingredients.
- Do not use if you have severe kidney or liver disease, or a condition that makes you bleed easily.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, lung issues (like asthma), or stomach or bowel ulcers.
- If you get severe rashes, fever, or difficulty breathing, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
- Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to sulfasalazine in the past, as it is a similar medicine.
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- Drink enough water to help prevent kidney stones. Contact your doctor if you have side pain or blood in your urine.
- If you have a severe or frequent headache, vision problems, or ringing in your ears, contact your doctor immediately.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider renal impairment. Do not use in severe renal impairment. Remember blood tests to monitor safety. (updated 20.5.2024)