Pentasa 1 G Enema 1 g Suspension
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 09 January 2015
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of ulcerative proctosigmoiditis and left-sided colitis.
Dosage (summary)
One enema at bedtime.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; may cause blood disorders in newborns; breastfeeding not recommended.
Key Drug Interactions
- Azathioprine
- 6-mercaptopurine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Severe liver impairment
- Severe renal impairment
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Insert rectally, do not ingest
- Shake before use
- Use immediately after opening
Serious warnings
- Risk of blood dyscrasias
- Monitor liver function
- Monitor renal function
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