Rowasa 500mg Pellets: Effective Treatment for Inflammation

Description

• Active ingredient: Mesalazine.
• Class: Aminosalicylates.
• Uses: Treats ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s ileocolitis, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Ulcerative colitis mainly inflames the colon and rectum, causing diarrhea and rectal bleeding. Crohn’s ileocolitis affects the small intestine and colon.

Contraindications

• Do not take if allergic to Mesalazine, aspirin, salicylate, or any of its ingredients.
• Do not take with severe kidney disease or blood abnormalities while taking other medicines, such as sulphasalazine.
• Not for use in children under the age of 2.
• Consult a doctor if you have a history of severe skin rash or skin peeling, blistering, and mouth sores.

Before starting treatment

• Kidney and blood function will be assessed through tests.
• Periodic monitoring of liver, kidney, and blood health using blood and urine samples throughout treatment.

Possible side effects

• Serious: unexpected nose bleeds, bleeding gums, bruising more easily; problems with kidney function; skin rash with flaking, boils or sore lips, or mouth; fever, sore throat; mouth or lip ulcers; spots underneath your skin; swollen ankles.
• Common: diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, indigestion, bloating, muscle pain.

Interaction with other drugs

• Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional, supplements, and herbal products.
• Certain medications, such as Lactulose, interact with Rowasa 500mg pellets and reduce their effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

How to consume

• Take as your physician advises.
• Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine.
• Dosage and duration are decided by the physician based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
• Do not stop taking the tablet without consulting your doctor.

Safety advices

• Pregnancy: do not use unless your doctor advises.
• Breastfeeding: do not use unless your doctor advises.
• Lungs: unknown safety for patients with lung problems.
• Liver: use cautiously in liver patients.
• Alcohol: unknown safety while consuming alcohol.
• Driving: does not alter the capacity of driving or operating machinery.

Storage

• Store at 30°C.
• Protect from light and excessive moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Always check the expiration date.

FAQs

1. How can I manage side effects while taking Rowasa 500mg pellets?

   • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Your medical professional may also recommend over-the-counter or prescription medications to help manage your symptoms. Contact your physician if your side effects are severe or persistent.

2. Can I give the Rowasa 500mg pellets to children?

   • No, Rowasa 500mg pellets should not be given to children under 2 years of age. Consult a healthcare professional for appropriate pediatric dosing and alternatives for younger children.

3. Are there any dietary restrictions while taking Rowasa 500mg pellets?

   • There are no specific dietary restrictions. However, it is recommended to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

4. Can Rowasa 500mg pellets be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

   • It is unsafe to consume Rowasa 500mg pellets during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.

5. How long does it take for Rowasa 500mg pellets to start working?

   • The time it takes for the Rowasa 500mg pellets to start working varies from person to person. Continue taking the medication as your healthcare provider prescribes to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.

6. What are the side effects of Rowasa 500mg pellets?

   • The common side effects are diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, indigestion, bloating, and muscle pain.

Fact box

• Molecule name: Mesalazine.
• Therapeutic class: Anti-inflammatory drug.
• Pharmacological class: Aminosalicylates.
• Indications: Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s ileocolitis.

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