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Canasa - Mesalamine - Rectal Suppository Brand Drug

General Information

This medication is used to treat swelling and inflammation of the colon or rectum.
It is often used to treat ulcerative colitis.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Store suppositories at room temperature between 59 and 79 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not store in the bathroom.

Unwrap the suppository and insert it gently but completely into the rectum, pointed end first.
Do not handle the suppository excessively.
It may melt.
For maximum benefit, keep the suppository in the rectum for 1 to 3 hours or longer.
This medication is usually used twice a day.
Use this exactly as prescribed.
Do not increase your dose or use this more often than directed.
It may take up to 3 weeks for the effects of this medication to be noticed.
If your symptoms do not improve or become worse while using this medication, contact your doctor.

Dizziness, indigestion, bloating, gas, belching or minor stomach ache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
Constipation, diarrhea, weakness, hemorrhoids, cough, dry mouth, hair loss, acne, general body aches, swelling of the feet or ankles (edema) or sweating may also occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly.
Notify your doctor promptly if you develop.

Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use, especially of.