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Thank you for your interest in PENTASA and Shire US Inc., the company that manufactures PENTASA. Feel free to contact us with questions.

Patients and caregivers

Call the Shire Customer Service Center at 1-859-669-8000 or toll free at 1-800-828-2088, M-F 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.

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725 Chesterbrook Blvd.
Wayne, PA 19087

Health care professionals

Clinical inquiries: For further clinical information on Shire products, US health care professionals may call toll free at 1-800-828-2088 or e-mail MedInfoGlobal@Shire.com.

Shire Patient Assistance Program: Physicians or their representatives who would like to enroll patients in Shire’s Patient Assistance Program may call 1-866-325-8224 for enrollment applications and additional information.

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.

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