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Pentasa Enema is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
The optimal dosage of Pentasa Enema is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pentasa Enema as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pentasa Enema go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Pentasa Enema's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Pentasa Enema related warnings talks about Pentasa Enema's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Pentasa Enema are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Pentasa Enema may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Pentasa Enema, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Pentasa Enema 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
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Is the use of Pentasa Enema safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pentasa safely.
Is the use of Pentasa Enema safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Pentasa as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Pentasa Enema on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Pentasa on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Pentasa Enema on the Liver?
Pentasa has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pentasa Enema on the Heart?
Pentasa is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentasa Enema unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentasa Enema habit forming or addictive?
Pentasa Enema does not cause addiction.
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 Enema can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pentasa Enema is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pentasa Enema is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pentasa Enema
You can take Pentasa Enema with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentasa Enema
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pentasa Enema with alcohol will be.
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