Available by prescription only, Pentasa
® (
mesalamine) is a medication used to treat
ulcerative colitis. This drug is not appropriate for everyone; your healthcare provider needs complete information on your medical history and what medications you are taking before prescribing Pentasa.
Although many people do not have any problems while taking this medication, Pentasa can cause side effects, such as nausea and
diarrhea. Fortunately, if negative reactions do occur, they tend to be minor and easily treated.
Pentasa comes in capsule form and is typically taken four times a day. The controlled-release capsules dissolve slowly over time, which allows the medication to be released throughout the gastrointestinal tract.
(Click Pentasa for more information on this medication. This article covers how this prescription drug works, lists additional side effects, and offers some safety precautions to be aware of before beginning treatment.)
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