kidney<\/strong>\u00a0disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nWarnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Pentasa Sachet:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nif you are allergic to\u00a0sulfasalazine<\/strong>\u00a0(risk of\u00a0allergy\u00a0to salicylates)<\/li>if you have or have previously had\u00a0liver<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0kidney<\/strong>\u00a0disease<\/li>if you tend to\u00a0bleed<\/li> if you have\u00a0stomach ulcers\u00a0(in the stomach or\u00a0duodenum\u00a0one)<\/li> during concomitant treatment with certain\u00a0drugs\u00a0that may affect\u00a0kidney\u00a0function, such as\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0(certain painkillers and anti-inflammatory\u00a0drugs) and\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid<\/li> if you have a lung disease (especially\u00a0asthma\u00a0)<\/li> if you experience stomach cramps, abdominal pain, fever, severe headache, and rash.\u00a0In that case, stop using Pentasa Sachet immediately.<\/li> if you have ever developed severe rash or dandruff, blistering, and \/ or sores in your mouth after using mesalazine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nSerious skin reactions, such as\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome\u00a0and\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis, have been reported with mesalazine treatment.\u00a0Stop using mesalazine and seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the symptoms of these severe skin reactions as described in section 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kidney stones can form when using mesalazine. Symptoms may include pain in the sides of the abdomen and blood in the urine. Be sure to drink enough fluids during treatment with mesalazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you are treated with this medicine, your doctor will usually ask you to provide blood and urine tests to check your kidney function, especially at the beginning of treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOther medicines and Pentasa Sachet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines<\/strong>, including medicines obtained without a prescription.\u00a0This is especially important if you are taking any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\nazathioprine<\/strong>\u00a0(used after transplants or to treat autoimmune diseases)<\/li>6-mercaptopurine<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0thioguanine<\/strong>\u00a0( cytotoxic\u00a0drug, used to treat\u00a0leukemia\u00a0)<\/li>certain anticoagulants (antithrombotic drugs\u00a0or\u00a0blood thinners)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nPregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Limited experience of use in pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers.\u00a0Blood disorders have been reported in newborns whose mothers were treated with this drug.\u00a0Newborns can experience\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0such as diarrhea.\u00a0If the breastfed baby develops diarrhea, breastfeeding should be stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Pentasa Sachet has no known effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use Pentasa Sachet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Always use Pentasa Sachet exactly as your doctor has told you. <\/strong>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdults<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nTo treat\u00a0relapses\u00a0of the disease<\/strong>, your doctor will usually prescribe a\u00a0dose\u00a0of up to 4 g of mesalazine per day, to be taken once daily or divided into several\u00a0doses.\u00a0This can be taken as two Pentasa Sachet 2 g once daily.\u00a0Pentasa Sachet 1 g can also be used to get the\u00a0dose\u00a0that is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo prevent new outbreaks of the disease,<\/strong> your doctor will usually prescribe 2 g of mesalazine per day, as one Pentasa Sachet 2 g or two Pentasa Sachet 1 g once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChildren \u2265 6 years<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nDose\u00a0one depends on the weight of the child and is calculated by the doctor.\u00a0A general recommendation is half the adult dose for children weighing up to 40 kg and the normal adult dose for those weighing over 40 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should take\u00a0granules\u00a0orally (by mouth)<\/strong>, immediately after opening the foil pouch, as described below.\u00a0Depot granules\u00a0must not be chewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOpen the foil bag<\/li> Pour the contents directly on the tongue and rinse the granules immediately with a little water or orange juice, making sure that nothing is left in the mouth Mix the contents of the sachet with yogurt. Take the mixture immediately without chewing on the granules<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nIf you use more Pentasa Sachet than you should <\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital immediately for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to use Pentasa Sachet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, take it as soon as you remember and then take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0at the usual time.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, Pentasa Sachet can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Isolated cases of severe allergic reactions (including severe superficial wounds that may affect the skin as a protective barrier of the body) have been reported.\u00a0The allergic reaction may lead to swelling of the face and throat and\/or difficulty breathing or swallowing (\u00a0Quincke’s edema\u00a0).\u00a0Should this occur, contact a doctor immediately or see an emergency department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop taking Pentasa and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
reddish, not raised, spots on the torso that resemble targets or are round, often with blisters in the middle, scaly skin, sores in the mouth, pharynx, nose, genitals, and eyes.\u00a0These severe skin rashes can be preceded by fever and\u00a0flu-like symptoms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nCommon<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\ndiarrhea<\/li> magnet<\/li> nausea<\/li> vomiting<\/li> headache<\/li> rash<\/li> gas problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nRare<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nmyocarditis and pericarditis (\u00a0myocarditis\u00a0and pericarditis) which can cause shortness of breath and chest pain or palpitations<\/li> inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas (symptoms include back and\/or abdominal pain)<\/li> elevated levels of amylase (the\u00a0enzyme\u00a0that helps break down carbohydrates)<\/li> dizziness<\/li> increased skin sensitivity to sunlight and ultraviolet light (photosensitivity).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nVery rare<\/em><\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nanemia\u00a0and other blood changes (decreased number of certain blood cells, which can cause bleeding, bruising, fever, and sore throat).<\/li> liver disease (with symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and\/or eyes) and\/or slow bowel movements)<\/li> kidney disease (with symptoms such as blood in the urine, and\/or\u00a0edema\u00a0(swelling caused by water accumulating in the body)<\/li> peripheral\u00a0neuropathy\u00a0(a condition that affects nerves in the hands and feet with symptoms such as tingling and numbness).<\/li> allergic and fibrotic lung reactions,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the alveoli or scar tissue of the lungs (with symptoms such as cough, bronchospasm, discomfort or pain when breathing, difficulty breathing, and bloody and\/or extensive vomiting)<\/li> pancreatitis (a type of\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0bowel disease (IBD) that affects the entire inside of the colon)<\/li> hair loss (ceases after treatment)<\/li> muscle and joint pain<\/li> inflammation\u00a0that can affect various parts of the body such as joints, skin, kidneys, heart, etc. (symptoms such as joint pain, fatigue, fever, abnormal or unexplained bleeding (especially nosebleeds), bruising, purple discoloration of the skin (including severe superficial sores and blisters such as can affect the skin as a protective barrier of the body)<\/li> accumulation\u00a0of fluid around the heart (shedding in the pericardium) that can cause pain or pressure over the chest<\/li> discolored urine<\/li> transient decrease in sperm count (ceases after treatment)<\/li> severe diarrhea and abdominal pain due to an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0in the gastrointestinal tract<\/li> allergic reactions and fever may occur in isolated cases<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nHas been reported<\/em><\/strong> (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\nkidney stones and kidney pain (see also section 2)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nIsolated cases of\u00a0benign\u00a0intracranial\u00a0hypertension\u00a0(benign pressure increase in the skull due to fluid accumulating around the brain) have been reported in adolescents.\u00a0Symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, and\/or visual or hearing impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to store Pentasa Sachet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and foil bag. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\nEach\u00a0sachet\u00a0contains 1 g, 2 g, or 4 g of mesalazine.<\/li> The other ingredients are ethylcellulose and povidone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nWhat the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n This drug is\u00a0granules\u00a0with a prolonged\u00a0release\u00a0.\u00a0The microgranules are white-gray to light white-brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicine is supplied in foil bags in the following pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 g sachet: 50, 100, or 150 sachets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dose bag 2 g: 10 (sample pack), 60 or 120 sachets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 g sachet: 20, 30, 50, or 100 sachets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFerring L\u00e4kemedel AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Box 4041<\/p>\n\n\n\n
203 11 Malm\u00f6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFerring GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wittland 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DE-24109 Kiel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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