Mesalamine Rectal

Canasa Suppository; Rowasa

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Canasa mesalamine rectal 1000 mg

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USP 4 g 60 mL a disposable 60 mL unit is Mesalamine also known as 5 aminosalicylic acid 5 ASA Chemically Mesalamine is 5 amino 2 hydroxybenzoic acid The structural formula is C7H7NO3 M W 153 14 Each rectal suspension USP unit contains 4 grams of Mesalamine In addition to Mesalamine the preparation contains the inactive ingredients carbomer 934P edetate

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by your physician Contents of enemas removed from the foil pouch may darken with time Slight darkening will not affect potency however enemas with dark brown contents should be discarded 2 Prepare the Medication for Administration a Shake the bottle well to make sure that the medication is thoroughly mixed b Remove the protective sheath from the applicator tip Hold the

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nozzle is aimed toward the back squeeze slowly to instill the medication Steady hand pressure will discharge most of the medication After administering withdraw and discard the bottle c Remain in position for at least 30 minutes to allow thorough distribution of the medication internally Retain the medication all night if possible Manufactured By TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS

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3 Assume the Correct Body Position a Best results are obtained by lying on the left side with the left leg extended and the right leg flexed forward for balance b An alternative to lying on the left side is the knee chest position as shown here

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Each rectal suspension enema unit contains 4 grams of mesalamine In addition to mesalamine the preparation contains the inactive ingredients carbomer 934P edetate disodium

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Each CANASA® rectal suppository contains 500 mg or 1000 mg of mesalamine USP in a base of Hard Fat NF

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The active ingredient in CANASA ® mesalamine Rectal Suppositories 1000 mg is mesalamine also known as 5 aminosalicylic acid 5 ASA Chemically mesalamine is 5 amino 2

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