Pentasa 500mg Tablet (Mesalazine 500mg)

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a condition that causes swelling and ulcers (sores) in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. It works by blocking the production of certain chemicals that cause swelling and helps in relieving the symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhoea, and rectal bleeding.

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet has some side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, gas, sweating, dry mouth, etc. These side effects may subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they bother you for a long time or become severe. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it.

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor depending on the severity of your condition. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Take it at the same time every day for the ease of remembering and for better results. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition.

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet may not be suitable for some people. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Also, inform about all your ongoing medications to prevent the risk of side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Major & minor side effects for Pentasa 500 mg Tablet

Blurred vision

Nausea and vomiting

Headache

Dizziness

Hair loss

Constipation

Dry mouth

Increased sweating

Acne

Burping

Heartburn

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Vomiting blood

What is it prescribed for?

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes irritation, swelling, and ulcers (sores) in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. Pentasa 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.

Allergy

Avoid taking Pentasa 500 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet is broken down in the liver and filtered by the kidneys. Hence, it is not recommended for use if you have severe liver/kidney problems as it may lead to the accumulation of this medicine and increased risk of side effects.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are brestfeeding.

General warnings

Use in the elderly

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly due to an increased risk of side effects.

Blood disorder

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause blood dyscrasias (any abnormality of the blood cells or the clotting elements) in rare cases. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained bleeding, bruising, red or purple discoloured spots on the skin, fever, sore throat, etc.

Heart disorder

In rare cases, Pentasa 500 mg Tablet may cause myocarditis (swelling of the heart muscles) or pericarditis (irritation and swelling of the thin, sac-like tissue surrounding the heart). Hence it should be used with caution if you have heart problems.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Pentasa 500 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose of Pentasa 500 mg Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Tacrolimus

Adefovir

Deferasirox

Sirolimus

Botulism immune globulin

Disease interactions

Liver impairment

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have liver problems as this medicine may increase the liver enzyme levels. Your doctor may suggest tests to closely monitor your liver function, if necessary, while you are taking this medicine.

Kidney impairment

Pentasa 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems due to the increased risk of side effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to closely monitor your kidney function, if necessary, while you are taking this medicine.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Take Pentasa 500 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet.

Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed.

Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen.

Take this medicine for the recommended duration for better results.