Pentasa 500 mg 50 tablets

"Pentasa extended-release tablets contain mesalazine."

Uses of Pentasa 500 mg:

• It has anti-inflammatory effects.
• "It is used in chronic intestinal inflammation (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease)"
  
• Long-acting tablets allow for the gradual release of the active substance in the intestines, giving the medication more time to work at the desired site (intestinal wall).

Instructions for use:

• Always use this medication exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
  
• Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
  
• The dosage and duration of treatment are determined by the doctor who adapts it specifically for you.

Precautions and warnings:

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant.
  
• There is little experience in using Pentasa during pregnancy.
  
• The active ingredient in Pentasa crosses the placenta, and the fetus may be affected. Therefore, consult your doctor before using Pentasa if you are pregnant.
  
• "It is likely that breastfed children may be affected. If the child has diarrhea, breastfeeding should be stopped."