Pentasa Powder 2gm Sachet

Pentasa Powder 2gm

Pentasa 2g Granules 2gm is used for managing mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis in adult patients. It belongs to a class of medications called aminosalicylates.

Pentasa 2g is used for the following:

• Treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis
• Managing active flare-ups of inflammatory bowel disease
• Reducing inflammation in the digestive tract
• Prevention of ulcerative colitis recurrence
• Controlling symptoms of chronic bowel inflammation

Interaction Concurrent

use of other known nephrotoxic agents such as NSAIDs and Azathioprine may increase the risk of renal reactions.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to salicylates or to any other component of the formulation.

Side Effects

The commonly reported adverse events are headache, nausea, dizziness, asthenia, dyspepsia, vomiting, pruritus etc.

Pregnancy & Lactation

It should be given in pregnancy only if the potential beneft justifes the potential risk to the fetus. Caution is advised when it is administered to a nursing mother.

Therapeutic Class

Aminosalicylates

Storage Conditions

Store below 30 0 C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.