Can Pentasa Be Used In The Treatment Of Crohn's Disease?

Posted on Sat, 5 Sep 2015

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Question : My daughter is suffering from crohns.I am at present showing her at amre hospital XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Arun (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes you can

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Pentasa is mesalamine which is used in treatment of crohns disease.
It is widely prescribed to decrease the inflammation in active crohns disease.
You can take it as per your doctors advice.
Do follow up with your doctor regularly.
I an sure you are showing in a good hospital like amre.
Dont worry.
Wishing your daughter good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

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