
- Manufacturer : Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- Composition : Mesalazine/Mesalamine 500mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Including Ulcerative Colitis, Inflamed Anus or Rectum, Maintain Remission in Crohn's Disease
- Estimated Price : ₹256.50 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR
Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Including Ulcerative Colitis, Inflamed Anus or Rectum, Maintain Remission in Crohn’s Disease
Side effects of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR
The most common side effects of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR are – Fever, Sore Throat or Other Flu Symptoms, Constipation, Headache or Dizziness, Mild Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Cramps, Diarrhea, Gas, Tired Feeling, Skin Rash
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR
Do not use Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR if you are allergic to – Mesalazine/Mesalamine
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR works
Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR contains – Mesalazine/Mesalamine
Mesalazine acts locally on colonic mucosa and reduces inflammation through a variety of anti-inflammatory processes.
Dosage of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR
The dosage of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR
If you forget to take a dose of Pentasa 500mg Tablet PR, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Mesacol 500mg Suppository ( Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. )
₹85.86 5 Suppositories Strip Tablets Strip
Rowasa 500mg Pellets ( Abbott India Ltd. )
₹20.00 500 mg in 1 sachet Tablets Strip
Interaction
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