Rowasa 500mg Pellets

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Composition FOR Rowasa 500mg Granules

Mesalazine(500mg)

food interaction for Rowasa Granules

alcohol interaction for Rowasa Granules

pregnancy interaction for Rowasa Granules

lactation interaction for Rowasa Granules

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Rowasa 500mg Pellets may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rowasa 500mg Pellets. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Rowasa 500mg Pellets may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rowasa 500mg Pellets is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If you are taking Rowasa 500mg Pellets, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Rowasa 500mg Granules

Mesalazine(500mg)

Rowasa granules uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

How rowasa granules works

Rowasa 500mg Pellets is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.

Common side effects of rowasa granules

Stomach pain/epigastric pain, Flatulence, Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Back pain, Fatigue, Rash, Fever, Sleepiness, Tremors, Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle), Photosensitivity, Pericarditis, Acute pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), Elevated levels of serum amylase, Altered blood counts, Hypersensitivity

SUBSTITUTES FOR Rowasa Granules

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Rowasa Granules

  • You have been prescribed Mesalazine for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
  • Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
  • Do not take Mesalazine if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions FOR Rowasa 500mg Granules

Mesalazine

Q. My symptoms have improved can I stop taking Rowasa 500mg Pellets?
Continue to take Rowasa 500mg Pellets as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Rowasa 500mg Pellets without consulting your doctor.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Rowasa 500mg Pellets?
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestine which will worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of Rowasa 500mg Pellets, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.
Q. Does Rowasa 500mg Pellets cause joint pain?
Yes, Rowasa 500mg Pellets may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you inform your doctor.
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Q. When is the best time to take Rowasa 500mg Pellets?
Take Rowasa 500mg Pellets exactly as directed by your doctor.

Content on this page was last updated on 23 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)