On Wed, 28 May 2008 17:12:16 -0400, "Jeff" <jn846@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>I just got a box (literally a whole box) of Mesalamine Rectal Susp and
I've
>never taken this before.
>It says to take at bedtime and "try" to retain for the entire sleep
period.
>I'm concerned about possibility of leakage or just having it spill out
while
>I'm still in bed. Or not getting to the can on time.
>
>Has this been a problem for anyone? I can sleep on an inflatable bed if
>there is a possibility. I don't want to make a mess in my nice bed and
new
>sheets.
Leakage has never been a problem for me, once it's in.
>Also can this be taken at any other time during the day. I'm thinking of
>just taking the rest of the week off from work, since I've been out
already,
>and maybe doing a dose during the day. I suspect you're better off lying
>down after taking it.
It can be used any time of day. Lying down after taking it, at least
half an hour, is recommended. After using it for a few weeks, I found
no problem keeping it in overnight, or all day if I used it in the
morning.
"Curse you, Don Tickles, Notary Public!"


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