Pentasa 2 500mg twice a day

[DLGJ]

Hi does this seem correct for ulcerative colitis. I had a private prescription from the consultant switched to nhs because it was so much cheaper and this is what it’s come out as? That seems a lot? Also it takes to take for 2 months but I’ve only been given a 100 tablets?

[FRreedman]

There is a limit on most prescriptions of one month supply. As Pentasa is based on weight of patient, you must weigh approximately 120kg (approximately 19 stones). I would check the dose with your pharmacist to confirm it is correct.

[DLGJ in reply to FRreedman]

No I’m just under 10 stone! The tablets are huge! Il pop down on Monday and double check thanks

[TriGirl]

I think you will need a repeat prescription.i take 6×800mg a day when flaring with prednislone. Now I have finished my steroids I take a maintenance dose of Messalazine which is 3x800mg. Everyone is different and it's generally children that dose is associated with there weight I weigh 65kgs. Go back to GP when coming to the end of packed for a repeat prescription

[DLGJ in reply to TriGirl]

Ok brilliant thank you. I’m suppose to take that for 2 months and prendisilone for 6 weeks with a reducing dose and adcal for 6 weeks x

[TriGirl in reply to DLGJ]

All sounds good to me. But make sure you go back to GP in time so you don't run out and go days without continuity is important good luck and I hope it all kicks into remission for you

[Shoeysmum]

I take Asacol and my script is for 800 mg per day. So, assuming that Pentasa is pretty much the same thing, I would say your dosage is correct. If I have another flare (did I say "if"? Maybe I should have said 'when'!) I have to increase the dosage.

[jackdup in reply to Shoeysmum]

No stay positive and keep the if instead of when. 😊