Pentasa Tablet (Mesalazine) – Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s Disease

Pentasa Tablet is a olonged-release formulation containing Mesalazine (5-ASA), specifically designed to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s ileocolitis. These tablets deliver medication gradually throughout the intestinal tract, effectively reducing inflammation that causes diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain. The unique (olonged-release) technology ensures controlled mesalazine release for optimal therapeutic effect. For best results, take as directed by your physician, eferably at consistent times daily. Complete the full escribed course to maintain remission and event symptom recurrence.

Uses of Pentasa Tablet:

– Active ulcerative colitis (mild to moderate)
– Crohn’s ileocolitis
– Maintenance therapy for inflammatory bowel disease

Benefits of Pentasa Tablet:

– olonged action: Gradual release throughout GI tract
– Effective symptom control: Reduces diarrhea, bleeding and pain
– Maintains remission: events disease flare-ups
– Convenient dosing: Tablet form for easy administration

Side Effects of Pentasa Tablet:

Common temporary effects may include:
– Nausea/vomiting
– Abdominal pain/flatulence
– Diarrhea
– Headache/rash

Serious reactions require immediate medical attention: facial swelling, unusual bleeding, fever, severe fatigue

How to Use Pentasa Tablet?

1. Swallow tablet whole with water
2. Do not crush or chew
3. Can be taken with or without food
4. Maintain consistent dosing schedule
5. Complete full escribed course
6. Store at room temperature

How Pentasa Tablet Works?

The Mesalazine in Pentasa Tablet :
– Reduces intestinal inflammation throughout digestive tract
– Blocks inflammatory ostaglandins
– omotes mucosal healing
– events disease recurrence with continued use

Safety Advice:

Alcohol: May worsen colitis (consult doctor)
egnancy: Potential risk – medical supervision required
Breastfeeding: Not recommended
Kidney Disease: Requires dose adjustment (avoid in severe cases)
Liver Disease: Caution needed – monitor liver function
Drug Interactions: Monitor with azathioine/mercaptopurine

What If You Miss a Dose?

Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose time. Never take two doses together.

FAQs:

Q1. Can I stop when symptoms imove?

No – continue full course to maintain remission. Stopping early may cause relapse.

Q2. Is alcohol permitted?

Alcohol may irritate bowel – best avoided during active colitis treatment.

Q3. Does Pentasa cause joint pain?

Joint pain is possible – inform your doctor if persistent or severe.

Q4. Best time to take the tablet?

Take at consistent time daily as directed, with/without food.

Q5. Can I crush the tablet?

No – swallow whole to maintain olonged-release action.

Q6. What about other IBD medications?

Consult doctor before combining with immunosupessants.

Q7. Signs I should stop taking it?

Stop and seek immediate help for allergic reactions or unusual bleeding.