Benefits of PENTASA

PENTASA May Help Improve Your Quality of Life

With fewer bouts of stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea and less need to use the bathroom, your symptoms may not interfere with your everyday activities. In fact, in a clinical study, PENTASA was shown to lessen the severity of these symptoms. At the same time, PENTASA helped to improve specific areas of living for UC patients. Compared with patients taking sugar pills, patients on PENTASA experienced improvements in a range of activities, including work, sleep, and social situations.

PENTASA 500-mg capsules help bring symptoms under control, giving you more control over your daily living. Talk with your doctor today and find out if PENTASA 500-mg capsules are right for you.

Important Safety Information

  • PENTASA is approved for the induction of remission and for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis.
  • PENTASA is generally well tolerated and most side effects are mild. In worldwide clinical studies, the most common side effects were diarrhea, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, upset stomach, vomiting, and rash. As with other medications, some serious side effects may occur. You should not take PENTASA if you are allergic to salicylates, such as aspirin. Tell your doctor if you have problems with your liver or kidneys. While taking PENTASA, visit your doctor periodically. If you have any questions about PENTASA, please talk to your doctor.