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It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits.
Contact your doctor if you develop cramping, acute abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, fever, headache or rash. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.
Tell your doctor right away if you experience chest pain or shortness of breath.
Check with your doctor if you notice rectal bleeding, blistering, pain, burning, itching, or other sign of irritation not present before you started using this medicine.
Mesalamine rectal enema may stain clothing, fabrics, painted surfaces, marble, granite, vinyl, or other surfaces it touches.