Are you...
If you answered YES to the above questions, you’re not alone.
What you are going through may be ulcerative proctitis, which is inflammation or swelling of the rectum (the area between the colon and the anus). This inflammation may cause symptoms like bleeding, stomach pain, diarrhea, and urgency (a sudden urge to go to the bathroom). Up to 250,000 people in the United States may suffer from ulcerative proctitis each year. Speak with your doctor to see if you have ulcerative proctitis.
IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION
Do not use CANASA if you are:
Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if your medicine is listed.
Before using CANASA, tell your healthcare provider if you:
What are the possible side effects of CANASA?
CANASA may cause serious side effects, including:
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of CANASA.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
What is CANASA?
CANASA® (mesalamine) 1000 mg rectal suppository is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with active ulcerative proctitis (ulcerative rectal colitis). It is not known if CANASA is safe and effective in children.
Please also see the Patient Information within the full Prescribing Information.
CANASA® and its design are trademarks of Aptalis Pharma Canada ULC, an AbbVie company.
© 2022 AbbVie. All rights reserved. US-CAN-220001 04/22
The product information provided in this site is intended only for residents of the United States. The products discussed on this site may have different product labeling outside of the United States.
The health information described in this site is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for discussions with a healthcare provider.
IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION
Do not use CANASA if you are:
Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if your medicine is listed.
Before using CANASA, tell your healthcare provider if you:
What are the possible side effects of CANASA?
CANASA may cause serious side effects, including:
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of CANASA.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
What is CANASA?
CANASA® (mesalamine) 1000 mg rectal suppository is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with active ulcerative proctitis (ulcerative rectal colitis). It is not known if CANASA is safe and effective in children.
Please also see the Patient Information within the full Prescribing Information.
CANASA® and its design are trademarks of Aptalis Pharma Canada ULC, an AbbVie company.
© 2022 AbbVie. All rights reserved. US-CAN-220001 04/22
The product information provided in this site is intended only for residents of the United States. The products discussed on this site may have different product labeling outside of the United States.
The health information described in this site is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for discussions with a healthcare provider.