Pentasa
Pentasa helps reduce inflammation in your intestines, treating conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Mesalazine
Manufacturer
Ferring Lääkkeet Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the right dose. Adults usually take 2-4 grams per day, either all at once or split into several doses.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole. You can also dissolve them in 50 ml of water or juice and drink immediately. Do not chew or crush the tablets.
Important
Do not take more than 4 grams per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Vomiting (being sick)
- •Gas (flatulence)
- •Rash
RARE
- •Dizziness
- •Inflammation of the heart muscle or sac around the heart
- •High levels of amylase in blood tests
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •Skin sensitivity to sunlight or UV light
- •Changes in blood cells (e.g., anemia)
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., hives)
- •Fever caused by the medicine
- •Tingling or numbness in hands and feet (nerve problems)
- •Allergic inflammation in the lungs (e.g., shortness of breath, cough)
- •Inflammation of the entire large intestine
- •Liver and kidney problems
- •Temporary hair loss
- •Muscle and joint pain
- •Red rash
- •Discolored urine
- •Temporary decrease in sperm count
- •Kidney stones and related kidney pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to mesalazine, salicylates, or any other ingredients, or if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had liver or kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfasalazine.
- Tell your doctor if you take other medicines that might affect your kidneys.
- Tell your doctor if you have a lung disease, especially asthma.
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- Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines containing azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, or thioguanine.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get sudden cramps, stomach pain, fever, bad headache, or rash.
- Drink enough water during treatment to prevent kidney stones, which can cause pain in your side or blood in your urine.
- Stop using this medicine and get medical help right away if you get severe skin rash, skin peeling, blisters, or mouth sores, especially if you also have fever or flu-like symptoms.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you have severe or recurring headaches, vision problems, or ringing in your ears.
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)