Product Overview

How To Use Pentasa 500mg Tablet 100s

This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.

Brands

Ferring

Active Ingredient

Mesalazine

Manufactured by

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Anaemia, Skin rash, Balding of the head, Muscle pain, Joint pain

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Safe)

There is no clear contraindication on the consumption of alcohol when taking Pentasa 500mg Tablet 100s/Mesalamine.

Pregnancy Warning (Maybe Safe)

Pentasa 500mg Tablet 100s/Mesalamine has been shown in animal studies to not cause any harm or reproductive toxicity. Human pregnancy data also suggest similar safety profile even though Pentasa 500mg Tablet 100s crosses the placenta. It is therefore should be used with caution during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Warning (Safe If Prescribed)

The metabolites of Pentasa 500mg Tablet 100s/Mesalamine has been detected in human breastmilk and thus it should be used with caution during breastfeeding.

Driving Warning (Not Advisable)

It is not advisable to drive when under Pentasa 500mg Tablet 100s/Mesalamine treatment due to its potential side effects such as headache and dizziness which can affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney Warning (High Risk)

Dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment and is contraindicated for patients with severe renal impairment.

Liver Warning (Safe If Prescribed)

Dosage adjustment may be needed for patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment and is contraindicated for patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Quick Tips

Regular tests may be conducted to monitor kidney and liver function before you start taking Pentasa 500mg Tablet and on a regular basis thereafter.
If your kidney or liver function is significantly impaired, tell your doctor.
If you are allergic to aspirin or have blood problems, do not use it.
Do not abruptly stop taking Pentasa 500mg Tablet without first seeing your doctor.

Disclaimer

Information last updated on: Thu Nov 14 2024 00:22:59 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time) The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.

The content provided on this webpage is to provide information only, to be fully-interpreted by a medical professional, and not intended as a guide to make purchase decisions, or a substitute to advice of a medical professional. Effectiveness and side effects of medication may differ from individual to individual. We do not encourage any customer to self-diagnose and/or self-medicate. Patients should always consult a medical professional before taking or using any medication. The content provided here is non-exhaustive and may not cover all aspects of the medication. Our service should only be used to support the doctor-patient dynamic, not replace it.

The fulfilment of prescription medication is subject to our review of a prescription issued by a Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) registered doctor. If required, we will provide a tele-consult service with one of our registered panel doctors. This is not an advertisement of a medicine as such an advertisement would require prior approval from the Medicines Advertisement Board of Malaysia. Pentasa 500mg Tablet 100s is available in many areas in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Kepong, Segambut, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Mont Kiara, Puchong, Bandar Sunway, TTDI, Seri Kembangan, Klang, Bukit Tinggi, Damansara, Sentul, Penang, George Town, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Baru, Bandar Baru Air Itam, Sungai Ara, Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, Perai, Johor Bahru, Skudai, Bukit Indah, Gelang Patah, Senai, Pasir Gudang, Taman Daya, Taman Molek, Taman Perling, Tebrau, Danga Bay, Larkin, Nusajaya, Pontian, Masai, Setia Tropika, Desaru, Tampoi.

Pentasa 500mg Tablet 100s is available at many places in Singapore. Ang Mo Kio, Alexandra, Admiralty, Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Boat Quay, Buona Vista, Beach Road, Bugis, Balestier, Boon Lay, Central Area, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Chinatown, Commonwealt, City Hall, Clarke Quay, Changi Airport, Changi Village, Clementi Park, Dairy Farm, Eunos, East Coast, Farrer Park, Geylang, Hougang, Harbourfront, Holland, Jurong, Jurong East, Jurong West, Kallang/ Whampoa, Lim Chu Kang, Marine Parade, Marina, Macpherson, Mandai, Newton, Novena, Orchard, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Potong Pasir, Paya Lebar, Queenstown, Raffles Place, Rochor, River Valley, Sembawang, Sengkang, Serangoon, Serangoon Rd, Seletar, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Tanjong Pagar, Telok Blangah, Tanglin, Thomson, Tuas, Tengah, Upper East Coast, Upper Bukit Timah, Upper Thomson, Woodlands, West Coast, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang.

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