Asapha delayed-release tablets_manufactured by faran shimi pharmaceutical company_ contain mesalamine, that also known as mesalazine or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). mesalamine belongs to a group of medicines called anti-inflammatory, used to treat inflammation of the digestive tract. Asapha is supplied in 500mg delayed-release tablets (Enteric Coated) for oral administration. 10 tablets are packed in a blister and 6 blisters are packaged in one box with a leaflet.
Asapha is used to treat an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and crohn disease in patients 5 years of age and older. It helps to reduce symptoms IBD such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain.
• Administer with or without food. Do not crush, break, chew, or dissolve the tablets and Take with a full glass of water.
• For oral use only, do not administer rectally.
• Do not take antacids at the same time as this drug.
• You may see parts of this drug in your stool. If this happens a lot, talk with your doctor.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Antacids, H2 blockers and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): Concomitant use May diminish the therapeutic effect of Asapha®.
• Heparin: concomitant use may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Heparin.
• Varicella Virus-Containing Vaccines: concomitant use may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Varicella Virus-Containing Vaccines.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this drug while you are pregnant.
• Asapha® is present in breast milk, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it’s close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
If you think there has been an overdose, call your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider right away.
• Patients who are hypersensitive to mesalamine, aminosalicylates, salicylates, or any component of the formulation.
• Patients with Severe renal impairment and severe hepatic impairment.
• Before you start taking Asapha®, be sure to tell your doctor if you have any of the following: Signs of an allergic reaction, liver or kidney problems, Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain, Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat, fever or chills, any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
• Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
• Use with caution in the elderly (patients >65 years of age).
The most common adverse effects are including: headache, abdominal pain, eructation, constipation, nasopharyngitis.
This medicine can only be obtained with a doctor's prescription
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