Rowasa 500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Rowasa 500mg Tablet is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a type of bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis. It helps to reduce symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding and stomach pain by reducing inflammation in the bowel.
Rowasa 500mg Tablet may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis. It should be taken with food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, itching, flatulence, and vomiting. If these symptoms bother you, do not go away, or get worse, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat, or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach. Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Rowasa 500mg Tablet may also be used to treat another type of bowel disease known as Crohn’s ileocolitis. It should be taken with food. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, itching, flatulence, and vomiting. If these symptoms bother you, do not go away, or get worse, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, throat, or lips, unusual bleeding, bruising, rash, fever, sore throat, or excessive tiredness.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach. Your age may also be a factor in deciding whether this medicine is suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Rowasa Tablet
Side effects of Rowasa Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rowasa
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
How to use Rowasa Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rowasa 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rowasa Tablet works
Rowasa 500mg Tablet is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rowasa 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rowasa 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rowasa 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If you are taking Rowasa 500mg Tablet, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
If you are taking Rowasa 500mg Tablet, monitor the baby for diarrhea.
Driving
SAFE
Rowasa 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rowasa 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rowasa 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rowasa 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Rowasa 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Rowasa 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rowasa 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Rowasa Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rowasa 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Rowasa 500mg Tablet for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
- Do not take Rowasa 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- You have been prescribed Rowasa 500mg Tablet for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
- Take it with food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets or granules. Swallow them whole with plenty of water.
- Do not take antacids with Rowasa 500mg Tablet as it can make your inflammation worse.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
- Do not take Rowasa 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminosalicylic Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rowasa with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk for blood disorders, bone marrow failure, and associated complications.
If concurrent use can not be avoided, your doctor may monitor your blo
Concurrent use may increase the risk for blood disorders, bone marrow failure, and associated complications.
If concurrent use can not be avoided, your doctor may monitor your blo
Concurrent use may increase the risk of fall in white blood cell count.
If concurrent use can not be avoided, your doctor may monitor your blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
FAQs
My symptoms have improved can I stop taking Rowasa 500mg Tablet?
Continue to take Rowasa 500mg Tablet as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Rowasa 500mg Tablet without consulting your doctor.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Rowasa 500mg Tablet?
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestine which will worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of Rowasa 500mg Tablet, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.
Does Rowasa 500mg Tablet cause joint pain?
Yes, Rowasa 500mg Tablet may cause joint pain. If the pain continues and bothers you inform your doctor.
When is the best time to take Rowasa 500mg Tablet?
Take Rowasa 500mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor.
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