Follow These Steps to Use CANASA® 1000 mg:

1. For best results, empty your rectum (have a bowel movement) just before using
    CANASA® 1000 mg.


2. Detach one CANASA® 1000 mg suppository from
    the strip of suppositories.

3. Hold the suppository upright and carefully peel open the     plastic at the precut line to take out the suppository.

4. Insert the suppository with the pointed end first completely     into your rectum, using gentle pressure.

5. For best results, keep the suppository in your rectum for 3 hours or longer.

If you have trouble inserting CANASA® 1000 mg, you may put a little bit of lubricating gel on the suppository. Do not handle the suppository too much, since it may begin to melt from the heat from your hands and body.

If you miss a dose of CANASA® 1000 mg, use it as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. Do not use 2 suppositories at the same time to make up for a missed dose.

Keep using CANASA® 1000 mg as long as your doctor tells you to use it, even if you feel better.

CANASA® 1000 mg can cause stains on things it touches. Therefore, keep it away from clothing and other fabrics, flooring, painted surfaces, marble, granite, plastics and enamel.

How should I store CANASA® 1000 mg?

Store below 25ºC (77ºF), may be refrigerated. Keep away from direct heat, light or humidity.



Information on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your physician(s). Please consider what you learn here a starting point for a conversation with your physician. All care of ulcerative proctitis and related conditions must be guided by the appropriate healthcare professional. CANASA® is a prescription drug; please ask your physician if CANASA® is right for you.

 

Canasa® is a prescription medication.

Indications and Usage
CANASA® 1000 mg suppositories are indicated for the treatment of active ulcerative proctitis.

You should not use CANASA® if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or to salicylates (including asprin or mesalamine also found in products such as Asacol®, Lialda®, and Rowasa®).

Tell your doctor if you have or have had kidney problems, pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas), pericarditis (inflamed sac around your heart), or if you are pregnant, or allergic to sulfasalazine, foods, preservatives or dyes. You should not breastfeed while using CANASA®. You and your doctor will decide if you should use CANASA®.

As with other products containing mesalamine, less common, but possibly serious side effects include cramps, sharp abdominal (stomach area) pain, bloody diarrhea, and sometimes fever, headache, and rash may occur. In rare cases, patients may experience symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath. Stop use and tell your doctor right away if you get any of these symptoms. In rare cases, patients using CANASA® develop worsening colitis (pancolitis). The most common side effects of CANASA® reported included: headache, gas or flatulence, and diarrhea.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see the link for full US Prescribing Information