Mesalamine (Rectal)

Brand Names : Canasa, Rowasa, Pentasa, Salofalk, 5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain (severe); anxiety; back pain (severe); bloody diarrhea; blue or pale skin; chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder; chills; fast heartbeat; fever; headache (severe); nausea or vomiting; shortness of breath; skin rash; swelling of the stomach; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellow eyes or skin

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain (mild); gas or flatulence; headache (mild); nausea

Less common or rare

Acne; leg or joint pain; loss of hair; rectal pain or irritation

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.