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Salofalk

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Salofalk

Generic Name: mesalamine (Rectal route)

me-SAL-a-meen

Commonly used brand name(s):

Available Dosage Forms:

Therapeutic Class: Gastrointestinal Agent

Chemical Class: Salicylate, Non-Aspirin

Uses For Salofalk

Mesalamine is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis. This medicine works inside the bowel by helping to reduce inflammation and other symptoms.

Mesalamine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although this use is not included in product labeling, mesalamine is used in certain patients with the following medical condition:

Before Using Salofalk

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of mesalamine in children with use in other age groups.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of mesalamine in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Pregnancy

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Proper Use of mesalamine

For best results, empty your bowel just before using the rectal enema or suppository.

Keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Do not miss any doses.

For patients using the enema form of this medicine:

For patients using the suppository form of this medicine:

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Precautions While Using Salofalk

It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits.

Contact your doctor if you develop cramping, acute abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, fever, headache or rash. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.

Tell your doctor right away if you experience chest pain or shortness of breath.

Check with your doctor if you notice rectal bleeding, blistering, pain, burning, itching, or other sign of irritation not present before you started using this medicine.

Mesalamine rectal enema may stain clothing, fabrics, painted surfaces, marble, granite, vinyl, or other surfaces it touches.

Salofalk Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

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Dipentum

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Dipentum

Dipentum is used for:

Controlling symptoms of ulcerative colitis in patients who cannot take sulfasalazine.

Dipentum is a salicylate. It works by reducing inflammation of the colon by possibly preventing the production of substances that cause this inflammation.

Do NOT use Dipentum if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Dipentum :

Some medical conditions may interact with Dipentum . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dipentum . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dipentum may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Dipentum :

Use Dipentum as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dipentum .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Dipentum :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Diarrhea; joint pain; nausea; stomach pain or cramps.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in the amount of urine; chest pain; dark urine; fast or irregular heartbeat; pale stools; severe stomach pain; trouble urinating; unusual bruising or bleeding; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Dipentum in a tightly closed container at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dipentum out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Dipentum . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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Canasa Pac

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Canasa Pac

Generic Name: mesalamine (rectal) (me SAL a meen)

What is Canasa Pac (mesalamine (rectal))?

Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Mesalamine rectal is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. Mesalamine is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Mesalamine rectal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Canasa Pac (mesalamine (rectal))?

Do not take mesalamine rectal by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum. Tell your doctor if you have any type of kidney or liver disease, or if you are allergic to aspirin. You may not be able to use mesalamine, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

This medication comes with patient instructions for using either the rectal suppository or the rectal enema. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the mesalamine suppository or enema. Try to use the medicine at a time when you can lie down afterward and hold the medicine in. Avoid using the bathroom during this time. It may be best to use this medicine at bedtime.

Remove the outer wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Avoid handling the suppository too long or it will melt in your hands.

Shake the rectal enema liquid well just before each use.

The rectal enema liquid may darken in color after it has been removed from the foil pouch. This should not affect the medicine. However, throw away any enema liquid that has turned dark brown.

Stop using mesalamine and call your doctor at once if you have severe stomach pain, cramping, fever, headache, and bloody diarrhea.

Avoid getting the rectal suppositories or enema liquid on clothing, flooring, painted surfaces, vinyl, marble, granite, and other surfaces. Mesalamine rectal products may stain surfaces.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking Canasa Pac (mesalamine (rectal))?

Tell your doctor if you have any type of kidney or liver disease, or if you are allergic to aspirin. You may not be able to use mesalamine, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Mesalamine rectal can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use Canasa Pac (mesalamine (rectal))?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger or smaller amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Mesalamine rectal comes with patient instructions for using either the rectal suppository or the rectal enema. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Do not take mesalamine rectal by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.

Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the mesalamine suppository or enema. It may be best to use this medicine at bedtime.

Remove the outer wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Avoid handling the suppository too long or it will melt in your hands.

For best results from the suppository, lie down after inserting it and hold in the suppository for one to three hours. The suppository will melt quickly once inserted and you should feel little or no discomfort while holding it in. Avoid using the bathroom during this time.

Shake the rectal enema liquid well just before each use.

For best results from the enema, stay lying down for at least 30 minutes after using the enema to allow the liquid to distribute throughout your intestines. Try to hold in the enema all night if possible. Avoid using the bathroom during this time.

The rectal enema liquid may darken in color after it has been removed from the foil pouch. This should not affect the medicine. However, throw away any enema liquid that has turned dark brown.

Store the rectal enema at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Store the rectal suppositories at cool room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not refrigerate or freeze them.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Try to use the medicine at a time when you can lie down afterward and hold the medicine in. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of mesalamine rectal is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking Canasa Pac (mesalamine (rectal))?

Avoid getting the rectal suppositories or enema liquid on clothing, flooring, painted surfaces, vinyl, marble, granite, and other surfaces. Mesalamine rectal products may stain surfaces.

Canasa Pac (mesalamine (rectal)) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using mesalamine rectal and call your doctor at once if you have severe stomach pain, cramping, fever, headache, and bloody diarrhea.

Less serious side effects may include:

mild nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, gas;

fever, sore throat, or other flu symptoms;

rectal pain, constipation;

headache or dizziness;

tired feeling; or

skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Canasa Pac (mesalamine (rectal))?

There may be other drugs that can interact with mesalamine rectal. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Azulfidine

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Azulfidine

Azulfidine is used for:

Treating ulcerative colitis. It is also used to increase the time between attacks of ulcerative colitis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Azulfidine is a salicylate. It decreases inflammation. Exactly how it works to treat ulcerative colitis is not known.

Do NOT use Azulfidine if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Azulfidine :

Some medical conditions may interact with Azulfidine . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Azulfidine . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Azulfidine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Azulfidine :

Use Azulfidine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Azulfidine .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Azulfidine :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Headache; loss of appetite; mild stomach upset or pain; nausea; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody diarrhea; bluish discoloration of the skin or nails; chest pain; dark urine; decreased urination; fever, chills, or sore throat; hearing loss; mental or mood changes; muscle pain; numbness or tingling in the fingers or toes; pale stools; persistent loss of appetite; pinpoint bruises; red, swollen, peeling, or blistered skin; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, headache, or trouble sleeping; severe or persistent stomach pain; shortness of breath; trouble walking; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; yellowing of the eyes; yellowing of the skin along with dark urine, pale stools, or persistent loss of appetite.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Azulfidine at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep Azulfidine out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Azulfidine . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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Apriso

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Apriso

Generic Name: mesalamine (oral) (me SAL a meen)

What is Apriso?

Apriso affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Apriso is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Apriso may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Apriso

Tell your doctor if you have any type of kidney or liver disease, or if you are allergic to aspirin. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Apriso. Do not crush, break, or chew a Apriso capsule. Swallow the capsule whole. It is specially formulated to release the medicine after it has passed through your stomach into your intestines.

Stop using Apriso and call your doctor at once if you have severe stomach pain, cramping, fever, headache, and bloody diarrhea.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Apriso?

You should not use Apriso if you are allergic to mesalamine or to aspirin or other salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan’s Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others).

Before using Apriso, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

a stomach condition called pyloric stenosis;

a history of allergy to sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);

a heart condition such as congestive heart failure;

kidney disease; or

liver disease.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Apriso.

FDA pregnancy category B. Apriso is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Mesalamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use Apriso without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Apriso?

Take Apriso exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take Apriso with a full glass of water.

Apriso can usually be taken with or without food. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

The extended-release capsule is specially formulated to release the medicine after it has passed through your stomach into your intestines. Breaking the capsule may cause the drug to be released too early in the digestive tract.

Store Apriso at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include ringing in your ears, dizziness, headache, confusion, drowsiness, sweating, shortness of breath, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What should I avoid while taking Apriso?

Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using Apriso.

Apriso side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Apriso and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

severe stomach pain, cramping, fever, headache, and bloody diarrhea.

Less serious Apriso side effects may include:

mild nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, gas;

fever, sore throat, or other flu symptoms;

constipation;

headache or dizziness;

tired feeling; or

skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Apriso?

Before taking Apriso, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

azathioprine (Imuran) or mercaptopurine (Purinethol);

pentamidine (Nebupent, Pentam);

tacrolimus (Prograf);

amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Amphotec, Abelcet);

antibiotics such as capreomycin (Capastat), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater), vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled);

antiviral medicines such as acyclovir (Zovirax), adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir);

cancer medicine such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), carmustine (BiCNU, Gliadel), cisplatin (Platinol), ifosfamide (Ifex), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), plicamycin (Mithracin), streptozocin (Zanosar), or tretinoin (Vesanoid); or

aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Apriso. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Azulfidine EN-tabs

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets

Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets are used for:

Treating ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or polyarticular-course juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in certain patients. It may be used along with other medicines. It is also used to increase the time between attacks of ulcerative colitis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets are a salicylate. It decreases inflammation. Exactly how it works to treat ulcerative colitis is not known.

Do NOT use Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets:

Use Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Dizziness; headache; loss of appetite; mild stomach upset or pain; nausea; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody diarrhea; bluish discoloration of the skin or nails; chest pain; dark urine; decreased urination; fever, chills, or sore throat; hearing loss; mental or mood changes; muscle pain; numbness or tingling in the fingers or toes; pale stools; persistent loss of appetite; pinpoint bruises; red, swollen, peeling, or blistered skin; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, headache, or trouble sleeping; severe or persistent stomach pain; shortness of breath; trouble walking; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; yellowing of the eyes; yellowing of the skin along with dark urine, pale stools, or persistent loss of appetite.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Azulfidine EN-tabs Delayed-Release Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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Colazal

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Colazal

Colazal is used for:

Treating mildly to moderately active inflammation of the colon (ulcerative colitis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Colazal is an anti-inflammatory. How it works is not fully known. It appears to reduce ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon) by preventing the production of substances that cause the inflammation.

Do NOT use Colazal if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Colazal :

Tell your health care provider if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Colazal . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any of the following medicines:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Colazal may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Colazal :

Use Colazal as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Colazal .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Colazal :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Diarrhea; headache; heartburn; joint or muscle pain; loss of appetite; nausea; runny or stuffy nose; stomach pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dark urine; fatigue; fever; rectal bleeding; signs of infection (eg, chills or persistent sore throat); yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Colazal at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Colazal out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is summary only. It does not contain all information about Colazal . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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Rowasa

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Rowasa Enema

Rowasa Enema is used for:

Treating mild to moderate inflammation of the colon or rectum.

Rowasa Enema is a 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). It works by preventing the production of substances that cause the inflammation of the colon.

Do NOT use Rowasa Enema if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Rowasa Enema:

Some medical conditions may interact with Rowasa Enema. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Rowasa Enema. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Rowasa Enema may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Rowasa Enema:

Use Rowasa Enema as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Rowasa Enema.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Rowasa Enema:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Flu-like symptoms; gas; hemorrhoids; mild headache; mild stomach discomfort or pain; nausea; rectal pain

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); back, leg, or joint pain; bloody or coffee ground-like vomit; chest pain; dark, bloody, or tarry stools; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hair loss; severe headache; shortness of breath; sudden or severe stomach pain or cramping; unusual bruising or bleeding.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Rowasa Enema between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. After the foil-wrapped unit of 7 bottles is opened, use all enemas promptly. The contents of the enemas may darken with time. Slight darkening will not affect the strength of Rowasa Enema. Throw away enemas with dark brown contents. Keep Rowasa Enema out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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Pentasa

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Pentasa

Generic Name: mesalamine (oral) (me SAL a meen)

What is Pentasa?

Pentasa affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Pentasa is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. Pentasa is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Important information about Pentasa

Tell your doctor if you have any type of kidney or liver disease, or if you are allergic to aspirin. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Pentasa. Do not crush, break, or chew a Pentasa capsule. Swallow the capules whole. It is specially formulated to release the medicine after it has passed through your stomach into your intestines. Stop using Pentasa and call your doctor at once if you have severe stomach pain, cramping, fever, headache, and bloody diarrhea.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Pentasa?

You should not use Pentasa if you are allergic to mesalamine or to aspirin or other salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan’s Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others).

Before using Pentasa, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

a stomach condition called pyloric stenosis;

a history of allergy to sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);

a heart condition such as congestive heart failure;

kidney disease; or

liver disease.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Pentasa.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Pentasa can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use Pentasa without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Pentasa?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take Pentasa with a full glass of water.

Pentasa can usually be taken with or without food. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Pentasa extended-release capsules should be taken with a meal. Do not crush, break, or chew a Pentasa capsule. Swallow the pill whole.

The Pentasa extended-release capsule is specially formulated to release the medicine after it has passed through your stomach into your intestines. Breaking the pill may cause the drug to be released too early in the digestive tract.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include ringing in your ears, dizziness, headache, confusion, drowsiness, sweating, shortness of breath, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What should I avoid while taking Pentasa?

Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using Pentasa.

Pentasa side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Pentasa and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

severe stomach pain, cramping, fever, headache, and bloody diarrhea.

Less serious side effects may include:

mild nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, gas;

fever, sore throat, or other flu symptoms;

constipation;

headache or dizziness;

tired feeling; or

skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Pentasa?

Before taking Pentasa, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

azathioprine (Imuran) or mercaptopurine (Purinethol);

pentamidine (Nebupent, Pentam);

tacrolimus (Prograf);

amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Amphotec, Abelcet);

antibiotics such as capreomycin (Capastat), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater), vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled);

antiviral medicines such as acyclovir (Zovirax), adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir);

cancer medicine such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), carmustine (BiCNU, Gliadel), cisplatin (Platinol), ifosfamide (Ifex), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), plicamycin (Mithracin), streptozocin (Zanosar), or tretinoin (Vesanoid); or

aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Pentasa. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Canasa

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2009

Canasa Suppositories

Canasa Suppositories are used for:

Treating various forms of mild to moderate inflammation of the colon.

Canasa Suppositories are a 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). It works by preventing the production of substances that cause the inflammation of the colon.

Do NOT use Canasa Suppositories if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Canasa Suppositories:

Some medical conditions may interact with Canasa Suppositories. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Canasa Suppositories. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Canasa Suppositories may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Canasa Suppositories:

Use Canasa Suppositories as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Canasa Suppositories.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Canasa Suppositories:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Diarrhea; dizziness; gas; hair loss; headache; mild abdominal discomfort or pain; nausea; stomach pain.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or coffee ground-like vomit; bloody stools; chest pain; fever, chills, or sore throat; severe headache; sudden or severe stomach pain.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Canasa Suppositories at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Canasa Suppositories out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Canasa Suppositories. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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