Product Description.
Pentasa 1 gm Suppository belongs to a class of drugs called 'anti-inflammatory drugs' used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Ulcerative colitis is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation of the large intestine lining (colon). It produces ulcers on the colon's lining, which may cause bleeding and discharge of pus and mucus.
Dosage.
Remove the wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Keep lying down for about 15 minutes after insertion so that the suppository does not come out before it melts.
Side Effects.
- Rectal discomfort
- Itching
- Fever