Pentasa

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  • Contains / Salt: Mesalamine (Mesalazine) (500 mg)
  • Seller: Apollo Pharmacy Limited
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    • Country of Origin: India

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    Pentasa Information

    Pentasa is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Suppository, Infusion, Powder, Sachet, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.

    The correct dosage of Pentasa depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

    Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pentasa as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pentasa are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

    Pentasa's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Pentasa has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pentasa related warnings section.

    Other contraindications of Pentasa have been discussed in the sections ahead.

    Additionally, Pentasa may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

    You should also be aware that Pentasa is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



    Pentasa Benefits & Uses

    Pentasa is used to treat the following -

    Main Benefits

    Pentasa Dosage & How to Take

    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
    Adult
    • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: 6 weeks
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Geriatric
    • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: 6 weeks
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
    • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: 6 weeks
    • Special Instructions: Maximum dose 2 g/day
    2 - 12 years (Child)
    • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 2 daily
    • Course Duration: 6 weeks
    • Special Instructions: Above 5 years old can take

    Pentasa Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Pentasa safe for pregnant women?


      Pregnant women can take Pentasa safely.

      Safe
    • Is the use of Pentasa safe during breastfeeding?


      Breastfeeding women can take Pentasa as it bears very minor side effects for them.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Pentasa on the Kidneys?


      Very few cases of side effects of Pentasa on kidney have been reported.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Pentasa on the Liver?


      Pentasa has very mild side effects on the liver.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Pentasa on the Heart?


      Pentasa is not harmful for the heart.

      Safe


    Severe Interaction of Pentasa with Other Drugs

    Pentasa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Severe

    Moderate



    Pentasa Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentasa unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Pentasa

    • Is this Pentasa habit forming or addictive?


      Pentasa does not cause addiction.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pentasa can make you feel drowsy.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, Pentasa is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      Pentasa is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

      No

    Pentasa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Pentasa


      You can take Pentasa with food.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Pentasa


      No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pentasa with alcohol will be.

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    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

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