Pentasa 500mg 10 Tablets

Babies: It is safe to use in > 5-year-old children Lactating mothers: It is not safe to use in lactating mothers. Studies have shown that it may pass into breast milk and harm the baby.
Observe the baby for diarrhoea. Pregnancy: It is not safe to use in pregnancy. Studies suggest that it may cause harmful effects on developing babies.
Based on the benefits to risk ratio, your doctor will prescribe this medication. Seek your doctor's advice. Driving: It is safe to use this medication while driving. Alcohol: Use this medication with caution while consuming alcohol. Kidney: Use this medication with caution in kidney disease patients.
It is not advised to use in severe kidney disease patients. You may need a dose adjustment.
Consult your doctor. Liver: Use this medication with caution in liver disease patients. You may need a dose adjustment.
Consult your doctor..

Flatulence Headache Itching Diarrhoea Nausea Stomach ache Dizziness Joint pain Muscle ache Vomiting.

Pentasa is a salicylate medication. Pentasa lessens the release of prostaglandins (chemical mediators responsible) by obstructing the action of the cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase paths.
Thus it reduces inflammation and the symptoms related to the disease..

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
Take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily. Don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..

• This medication is prescribed to treat and reduce the symptoms of ulcerative colitis • Before prescribing this medication, your doctor will examine the kidney and liver functions • Inform your doctor if you have a blood disorder, kidney, or liver diseases • Do not stop this medication unless your doctor advises you • Take this medication with food preferably at a fixed time.

Major • Aceclofenac + Pentasa: Concurrent use of these medications may result in an increased risk of bleeding • Bromfenac + Pentasa: Concurrent use of these medications may result in an increased risk of bleeding • Clonixin + Pentasa: Concurrent use of these medications may result in an increased risk of bleeding • Diclofenac + Pentasa: Concurrent use of these medications may result in an increased risk of bleeding • Ibuprofen + Pentasa: Concurrent use of these medications may result in an increased risk of bleeding • Mefenamic acid + Pentasa: Concurrent use of these medications may result in an increased risk of bleeding Moderate • Azathioprine + Pentasa: Concurrent use of these medications may result in an increased risk of blood disorders • Insulin detemir + Pentasa: Concurrent use of these medications may result in an increased risk of hypoglycemia.