Also Known as Salofalk Enema
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Strength | Pack Size | Qty | |
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Strength
2g/60ml
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Strength
4g/60ml
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Rowasa (mesalamine) is a rectal suspension enema for treating adults who suffer from mild to moderate distal ulcerative colitis, proctosigmoiditis, or proctitis.
Fact Table | |
Formula |
C7H7NO3 |
License |
US FDA, EU EMA |
Bioavailability |
20–30% |
Legal status |
Rx-Only |
Chemical Name |
Mesalazine |
Elimination half-life |
5 hours |
Dosage (Strength) |
2g/60ml, 4g/60ml |
Pregnancy |
safe |
Brands |
Rowasa Enema |
Protein binding |
43% |
PubChem CID |
4075 |
MedlinePlus |
a688021 |
ChEBI |
6775 |
ATC code |
A07EC02 |
DrugBank |
DB00244 |
KEGG |
D00377 |
Routes of administration |
rectally |
You should follow the instructions on the label of your prescription and read the package insert that comes with your prescription. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Rowasa Rectal Suspension Enema comes in disposable bottles that are wrapped in foil trays.
Insert one Rowasa enema rectally once daily at night before you go to bed.
To ensure that the suspension is mixed well, shake the bottle. Remove the applicator tip's protective cover while holding the neck of the bottle. To help with balance, it is recommended to lie on the left side with the left leg stretched out and the upper right leg bent forward. You may alternatively use the knee-chest position.
Gently place the tip of the applicator into the rectum. The applicator tip should point toward the navel. Consistently squeeze the bottle to ensure that you get the optimal amount of medication delivered. Dispose of the used bottle.
Remain in the same position for at least 30 minutes. If possible, retain the enema throughout the entire night.
It is important to stay hydrated during treatment.
Each Rowasa Rectal Suspension Enema consists of 4 grams of mesalamine in 60 mL aqueous suspension.
Carbomer 934P, edetate disodium, potassium acetate, potassium metabisulfite, purified water, and xanthan gum are the inactive ingredients. Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative. There is a protective cover over the applicator tip that contains polyethylene and USP white petrolatum for lubrication.
Avoid using Rowasa if you are allergic to salicylates, aminosalicylates, sulfites, or any other ingredient in Rowasa.
Immediately tell your doctor if you begin to experience troublesome or persistent side effects. The most common side effects associated with Rowasa are the following: stomach pain, cramps, headache, gas, nausea, flu, tiredness, fever, rash, cold, sore throat, diarrhea, leg pain, joint pain, dizziness, bloating, back pain, pain upon enema insertion, hemorrhoids, itching, rectal pain, constipation, hair loss, peripheral swelling, urinary tract infection, burning upon urination, lack of energy, and trouble sleeping.
Rowasa (mesalamine) Rectal Suspension Enema 4.0 grams/unit (60 mL). Somerset, NJ: Meda Pharmaceuticals; 2020.