Mesalamine : Precautions (Canasa, Rowasa, Pentasa, Salofalk, 5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA)

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Mesalamine (Rectal)

Brand Names : Canasa, Rowasa, Pentasa, Salofalk, 5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA

Precautions While Using This Medicine

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

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.

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