Rowasa 2g Pellets

Short Description

Rowasa 2g Pellets is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's ileocolitis.

Dosage Form

Pellets

Introduction

Rowasa 2g Pellets is an aminosalicylate that works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. It reduces ulceration, bleeding, and stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease. It may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn's ileocolitis. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends.

Take the medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Rowasa 2g Pellets may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache Itching Flatulence Vomiting

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rowasa 2g Pellets. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Rowasa 2g 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 2g Pellets, monitor the baby for diarrhea.

Pregnancy Warning

Rowasa 2g 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.

Interacting Medicines

Azathioprine Mercaptopurine

Rowasa 2g Pellets is an aminosalicylate that 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.

You have been prescribed Rowasa 2g Pellets 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. Do not take Rowasa 2g Pellets if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.