Follow your doctor's instructions about how often and how long to use CANASA. Follow these steps to use CANASA:
Do not handle the suppository too much because it may begin to melt from the heat of your hands and body. CANASA can cause staining of clothing, other fabrics, and other surfaces.
If you miss a dose of CANASA, use it as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. Do not use 2 CANASA suppositories at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Please see Patient Information within the full Prescribing Information for detailed instructions.
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.