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Indications

Salofalk enema is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and prevent relapse attacks.

Mesalamine is an amino salicylate anti-inflammatory drug that blocks the production of chemicals that contribute to pain and swelling. These actions help reduce the severity and frequency of symptoms like diarrhea, bloody stools, irritation, and swelling of your colon or rectum. When used daily, Salofalk enema helps treat and prevent ulcerative colitis attacks.

Dosage and Administration

The dose of Salofalk enema that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual being treated. Follow all directions given by your healthcare provider and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best results from treatment. Do not take more or less than prescribed.

• For rectal use only, do not take Salofalk enema by mouth
• If possible, empty your bowels before administering Salofalk enema
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after use
• Most patients use Salofalk enema once a day before bed
• Remove the enema bottle from its packaging without cutting or damaging the bottle
• Shake the salofalk enema bottle for 30 seconds
• Remove the cap from the applicator, then hold it with your thumb on its base and your index and second fingers placed around the top of the bottle close to the applicator
• To administer, lie down on your side with the bottom leg outstretched and the top leg bent
• Gently guide the lubricated applicator into your rectum as far as you can comfortably go
• Slowly push the bottle with your thumb to administer Salofalk enema
• When the bottle is empty, remove the applicator
• Continue laying down for at least 30 minutes to let the medication spread
• Try not to empty your bowels until the next morning after application

Side Effects

Salofalk enema may cause some side effects while helping treat and prevent ulcerative colitis attacks. Speak to your healthcare provider for more information about any symptoms that you might encounter.

Common Salofalk enema side effects:

• Burping, gas
• Constipation, stomach pain, diarrhea
• Nausea, vomiting
• Dizziness
• Cold symptoms like stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat
• Back pain
• Headache
• Rash
• Abnormal liver function tests

Serious Side Effects

More serious adverse reactions may occur during treatment with Salofalk enema. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Severe stomach pain, cramps, bloody diarrhea
• Fever, headache, general ill-feeling
• Rash, itching, eye redness
• Bloody or tarry stools
• Coughing blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• Low white blood cell count (fever, chills, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough, feeling light-headed, trouble breathing)
• Kidney stone (severe pain in your side or back, frequent need to urinate, foul-smelling urine, dark or cloudy urine)
• Kidney problems (increased or decreased urination, swelling, weight gain)
• Liver problems (loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, tiredness, easy bruising or bleeding, dark urine, clay-coloured stools, jaundice)

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Salofalk enema if you are allergic to mesalamine, aspirin, sulfasalazine, salicylates, or any of the other enema ingredients. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

• Salofalk enema is designed for rectal use only, do not ingest.
• Before using Salofalk enema, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of the following conditions:
  • Kidney stone or kidney disease
  • Breathing problems like asthma
  • Liver problems
  • Stomach or intestinal blockage like pyloric stenosis
  • Skin condition like eczema
• Consult with your healthcare provider prior to using Salofalk enema while pregnant. It is unclear whether the medication will harm an unborn child, but uncontrolled ulcerative colitis during pregnancy can cause complications.
• It may not be safe to breastfeed while taking Salofalk enema. Contact your healthcare provider before use and if you notice your nursing child has diarrhea during treatment.
• Some drugs may interact with Salofalk enema and cause adverse reactions. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications that you take, including over the counter medicines, but especially any of the following:
  • Anticoagulants
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Sulphonylureas
  • Methotrexate
  • Probenecid or sulphinpyrazone
  • Spironolactone or frusemide
  • Rifampicin
  • Azathioprine
  • Mercaptopurine or thioguanine
• Do not administer Salofalk enema to anyone under the age of 18, especially not without first speaking with your healthcare provider.

Form and Strength

This ulcerative colitis medicine is available in the form of enema kits.

• Salofalk enema kit strengths:
  • 2 g / 60 ml
  • 4 g / 60 ml

The 2 and 4g/60ml strength Salofalk enemas are both available in quantities of 7 while the 4g/60ml is also available in quantities of 28.

FAQ

How long should I use Salofalk enema?

Salofalk enema should be used once before bed every day until your healthcare provider instructs you to stop. Ensure that you continue using the medication for as long as prescribed to properly treat your ulcerative colitis.

Do you poop immediately after an enema?

Empty your bowels before administering Salofalk enema, then try to resist the urge to pass a bowel movement for as long as possible. As treatment progresses, it should get easier to do this as your ulcerative colitis improves.

Resources:

1. https://www.nps.org.au/assets/medicines/1eafdc17-7b78-4a61-9704-a53300fed7d3.pdf
2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/mesalamine.html
3. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/medications/mesalamine-5-aminosalicylic-acid-enema-rectal