What should I know before taking PENTASA?
As with all medications, PENTASA may cause side effects, although not
everybody gets them. Understanding the possible side effects may help you
recognise when you might need to seek help.

The most common side effects of PENTASA include:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
Rash Headache
The Patient Information Leaflet in the PENTASA medication pack provides the
full list of potential side effects.

Stop taking PENTASA if you notice signs of the following:
Allergic reaction including itching, rashes, swelling of the face,
lips and throat, difficulty breathing or wheeziness
Blood disorder including unexplained bleeding, bruising, rashes,
fever or sore throat
Kidney problems such as a change in the colour or amount of
urine produced
If you experience any of the above side effects
you should contact your IBD team or doctor.

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Who should not take PENTASA?
You should not take PENTASA if:
You have an allergy to other medicines containing salicylate e.g. aspirin
You are a child under the age of 15 (tablets) or you are a child under the
age of 6 (sachets)
You have severe liver and/or kidney problems
You are allergic to any of the ingredients of PENTASA
If you are unsure about any of the above then speak to your doctor.

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, speak
to your doctor or pharmacist about taking PENTASA as they will need to decide
if this medicine is suitable.

What if I forget to take PENTASA or take too much?
If you forget to take your PENTASA dose, take the next dose as soon as you
remember, unless it is less than 3 hours until your next dose. It is important
that you do not take a double dose to make up for the one that was forgotten.

If you accidentally take too much medication, you should go to your nearest
emergency department or contact your doctor immediately. Ensure you take
the pack and any remaining medication with you.

If you have any questions then ask your doctor.

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