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Important Safety Information
CANASA? (mesalamine) is a prescription medication.
CANASA? suppositories are indicated for the treatment of active ulcerative proctitis.
Who should not use CANASA??
Do not use CANASA? if you are allergic to the active ingredient mesalamine (also found in drugs such as Rowasa, Asacol, Pentasa, Azulfidine, and Dipentum), if you are allergic to the inactive ingredients, or if you have had any unusual reaction to the ingredients. Tell your doctor if you:
* Have kidney problems. Using CANASA? may make them worse.
* Have had inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis).
* Are pregnant. You and your doctor will decide if you should use CANASA?.
* Have ever had pericarditis (inflamed sac around your heart).
* Are allergic to sulfasalazine. You may need to watch for signs of an allergic reaction to CANASA?.
* Are allergic to aspirin.
* Are allergic to other things, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
What are the possible side effects of CANASA??
* The most common side effects of CANASA? are: headache, gas or flatulence, and diarrhea. These events also occurred when patients were given an inactive suppository.
* Less common, but possibly serious side effects include a reaction to the medicine (acute intolerance syndrome) that includes cramps, sharp abdominal (stomach area) pain, bloody diarrhea, and sometimes fever, headache and rash. Stop use and tell your doctor right away if you get any of these symptoms.
* In rare cases, the sac around the heart may become inflamed (pericarditis). Tell your doctor right away if you develop chest pain or shortness of breath, which are signs of this problem.
* In rare cases, patients using CANASA? develop worsening colitis (pancolitis).
* A very few patients using CANASA? may have mild hair loss.
* Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients.
What should I avoid while taking CANASA??
Do not breast feed while using CANASA?. We do not know if CANASA? can pass through the milk and harm the baby. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while using CANASA?.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to AXCAN PHARMA US, Inc. or the FDA. Call Axcan Pharma US, Inc. at 1-800-472-2634, visit https://www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store CANASA??
Store CANASA? below 25?C (77?F), may be refrigerated. Keep it away from direct heat, light, or humidity.
