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At What Time Intervals Must Pentasa Mesalazina Be Taken?
Hey, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and Ive been taking Pentasa Mesalazina four times a day.. I forgot to take it at 2 and instead took it at 5:20. I still have to take two more pills today. Can I take them with two hours apart? Or does it HAVE to be with 3 hours minimum apart?
These capsules should be taken every 6 hours. The recommended dosage for the treatment of ulcerative colitis is to take 1 gram of pentasamesalazine 4 times a day (6 hourly). Since you forgot to take your dose at 2 pm and instead took it at 5:20 pm the remaining doses should be taken 6 hours apart.
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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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At What Time Intervals Must Pentasa Mesalazina Be Taken?
Hi, These capsules should be taken every 6 hours. The recommended dosage for the treatment of ulcerative colitis is to take 1 gram of pentasa mesalazine 4 times a day (6 hourly). Since you forgot to take your dose at 2 pm and instead took it at 5:20 pm the remaining doses should be taken 6 hours apart. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician