Resources
Helpful Links
To further assist you or a loved one with Ulcerative Colitis (UC), we’ve pulled together a list of helpful Web sites. For more information concerning the particulars of your condition, please talk with your doctor.
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House
- http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/colitis/index.htm
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
- www.ccfa.org
- The National Women’s Health Information Center
- www.4woman.gov/faq/ibd.htm
- United Ostomy Associations of America
- www.uoaa.org
- American Gastroenterological Association
- www.gastro.org
- IBD Quilt Project
- www.ibdquilt.org
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.