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Brand Pentasa 1000 mg from Canada by Ferring

The brand Pentasa extended release 1000 mg comes from Canada manufactured by Ferring. It is available in the quantity of 120 tablets.

Pentasa Extended Release Information

Pentasa Extended Release (Mesalamine/5-AminoSalicylic Acid) is primarily used to induce and maintain remission in patients with inflammatory bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. These are chronic inflammatory conditions in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the digestive tract, causing painful inflammation and ulcers with symptoms such as diarrhea, bloody stools, abdominal pain, and bloating. It is used to treat acute flare-ups of these conditions, maintain remission, and prevent further flare-ups.

Its active ingredient is mesalamine (also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid or mesalamine), which belongs to the aminosalicylate class of drugs. It functions as a topical anti-inflammatory in the gut, likely by inhibiting enzymes such as cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, thereby reducing the production of inflammatory mediators. Unlike other medications in its class that only activate in the colon, Pentasa uses a unique delivery system of ethylcellulose-coated microgranules. This allows the medication to be released continuously, beginning in the small intestine and continuing through the entire large intestine. It coats the gut lining, reducing active inflammation and calming the immune response. This action prevents the recurring flares of bleeding and diarrhea associated with these inflammatory diseases. This broad-reaching release makes it particularly useful for patients whose disease isn't localized to just one part of the bowel.

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Do I need a prescription to order Pentasa Extended Release 1000 mg ?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Pentasa Extended Release 1000 mg.