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Pentasa Suppository, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suppository. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
The correct dosage of Pentasa Suppository depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Pentasa Suppository have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Pentasa Suppository normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Pentasa Suppository's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Pentasa Suppository's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pentasa Suppository related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pentasa Suppository contraindications section.
Besides this, Pentasa Suppository may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Pentasa Suppository is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pentasa Suppository is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Pentasa Suppository safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pentasa safely.
Is the use of Pentasa Suppository safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Pentasa on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Pentasa Suppository on the Kidneys?
Pentasa rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pentasa Suppository on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Pentasa on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Pentasa Suppository on the Heart?
Pentasa is completely safe for the heart.
Pentasa Suppository should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentasa Suppository unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentasa Suppository habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pentasa Suppository.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pentasa Suppository. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pentasa Suppository is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pentasa Suppository in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pentasa Suppository
Taking Pentasa Suppository with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentasa Suppository
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pentasa Suppository.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Asacol® (mesalamine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 684
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 820-822