Pentasa

Pentasa Adverse Reactions

mesalazine

Manufacturer:

Ferring

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Full Prescribing Info
Adverse Reactions
The most frequent adverse reactions seen in clinical trials are diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash.
Hypersensitivity reactions and drug fever may occasionally occur and severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including SJS and TEN, have been reported in association with mesalazine treatment (see Precautions). (See Table 2.)

Click on icon to see table/diagram/image

It is important to note that several of these disorders can also be attributed to the inflammatory bowel disease itself.
Suppository and Enema: Following rectal administration local reactions such as pruritus, rectal discomfort and urge may occur.
Register or sign in to continue
Asia's one-stop resource for medical news, clinical reference and education
Already a member? Sign in
Register or sign in to continue
Asia's one-stop resource for medical news, clinical reference and education
Already a member? Sign in