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How and Where to Buy Pentasa Extended Release Online?
Our Canadian Dispensing Pharmacy offers brand Pentasa Extended Release with a valid prescription from your doctor. Canadian Pharmacy World also carries other medications for disorders of the digestive tract from Canada and around the world. For more information and further details, please call Customer Service at 1866.485.7979.
How Much Does Pentasa Extended Release Cost?
The cost of Pentasa Extended Release 500 mg is around $770.25 for 120 capsules ($6.42 per capsule), depending on the pharmacy as per Drugs.com.
Canadian Pharmacy World offers the brand Pentasa Extended Release 500 mg from Canada, 100 tablets for $121.99 ($1.22 per tablet). Save up to 85% on the cost of your Pentasa Extended Release tablets through our accredited online Canadian Pharmacy.
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Are there Alternative Names for the Brand and Generic Pentasa Extended Release?
Pentasa Extended Release is the brand name drug manufactured by Ferring and the generic equivalent is called Mesalamine. Other brand names for Pentasa (Mesalamine/5-AminoSalicylic Acid) are
Salofalk and
Rowasa.
What Dosages and Forms is Pentasa Extended Release available in?
At Canadian Pharmacy World, we carry only the brand name Pentasa Extended Release comes from Canada in the following dosages: 1 gm/suppository, 1 gm/100 ml enema, 4 gm/100 ml enema, 500 mg tablet, and 1000 mg tablet.
What is Pentasa Extended Release used for?
Pentasa Extended Release is a amniosalicylate and is used to treat ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. It helps to reduce symptoms of inflammation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain and works by decreasing the swelling in the colon. It targets substances in the body that cause the inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.
What are the Possible Side Effects of Pentasa Extended Release?
Most medications will come with side effects. Before deciding if Pentasa Extended Release is right for you, take a closer look at what you might expect.
Here are some of the most common side effects that come with taking Pentasa Extended Release:
• Mild stomach discomfort;
• Gas;
• Vomiting;
• Flu symptoms;
• Runny nose;
• Diarrhea;
• Constipation;
• Dizziness;
• Weakness;
• Back or join pain
Contact your doctor immediately and ask them if you should stop taking Pentasa Extended Release, especially if you experience any of the following side effects:
• Severe stomach pain;
• Cramping;
• Bloody diarrhea;
• Fever with headache and skin rash;
• Chest pain;
• Shortness of breath;
• Nausea;
• Upper stomach pain;
• Itching;
• Loss of appetite;
• Dark urine;
• Clay colored stools;
• Jaundice;
• Little to no urination;
• Swelling and/or rapid weight gain;
• Bloody or tarry stools;
• Coughing up blood;
• Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
Stop taking Pentasa Extended Release and seek help if you have any signs of allergic reaction, which includes:
• Hives;
• Difficulty breathing;
• Swelling of your lips, face, tongue, and/or throat
Are there any Precautions and Drug interactions of Pentasa Extended Release?
You should not use the Pentasa Extended Release if you’re allergic to Mesalamine, aspirin, or other salicylates.
Be sure to talk to your doctor to determine if Pentasa Extended Release is safe for you, particularly if you have or have had the following:
• Pyloric stenosis;
• History of allergy to sulfasalazine;
• Heart disease;
• Kidney disease;
• Liver disease
We’re not able to show all the possible interactions, but here are the most notable drugs with interactions include medicines to treat:
• Amphotericin B;
• Azathioprine or mercaptopurine;
• Pentamidine;
• Tacrolimus;
• Antibiotics;
• Antiviral medications;
• Cancer medications;
• NSAIDs
Be sure to talk to your doctor if you are using any of the above medications, and those you start or stop while on Pentasa.
Pentasa Extended Release Storage and Safety Information
Store Pentasa Extended Release at room temperature away from extreme heat and moisture.
Pentasa is similar to aspirin and children/teenagers should not take this medication if they have chickenpox, flu, or have recently had a vaccine. It could increase the risk of developing Reye’s syndrome, a rare, but serious illness.
It’s not currently known if Pentasa would harm an unborn or nursing infant. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you a pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or currently breastfeeding before starting on Pentasa.
Seek emergency help or call Poison Control at 1-800-463-5060 immediately if you suspect an overdose.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Keep out of the reach of children.
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