Pentasa 500mg Tablets

Pentasa 500mg Tablets contains Mesalazine 500mg, an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory for the bowel. Made by Atco Laboratories Ltd, it is prescribed for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Pack size: 100 tablets.

Uses of Pentasa 500mg Tablets

Pentasa 500mg Tablets is used to treat mild to moderate flare-ups of ulcerative colitis and, when taken long term, to help keep the condition settled and prevent new flare-ups. It is also sometimes used for Crohn’s disease affecting the bowel. It comes as tablets, granules, suppositories and enemas, depending on which part of the bowel is affected.

How Pentasa 500mg Tablets works

Mesalazine is released in the bowel, where it acts directly on the inflamed lining. It reduces the production of chemicals that drive inflammation, which eases symptoms such as diarrhoea, bleeding and abdominal pain and helps the lining to heal.

Possible side effects

Many people take Pentasa 500mg Tablets with no trouble. Side effects that do occur are generally mild and include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Wind
• Skin rash

Contact your doctor straight away if you develop unexplained bruising or bleeding, a sore throat, fever or mouth ulcers, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or a severe skin reaction.

Precautions and warnings

• Your doctor will check your kidney function with blood and urine tests before and during treatment.
• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to aspirin or other salicylates, or have kidney or liver problems.
• Keep taking it regularly even when you feel well, as this helps prevent flare-ups.
• It is often continued during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but this should be discussed with your specialist.
• Different brands release the medicine in different ways, so do not switch brands without advice.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Pentasa 500mg Tablets online in Pakistan

Order Pentasa 500mg Tablets from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Mesalazine by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.