Solesta

Generic name: Dextranomer And Sodium Hyaluronate

Usage of Solesta

Solesta are natural materials formed into a gel that is similar to certain substances that occur naturally in your body. Solesta works by thickening the tissues in your anal canal.

Solesta is injected as an implant into your anal canal to treat fecal incontinence (loss of bowel control) in adults.

This medicine is usually given after diet changes and other medications have been tried without success.

Solesta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Solesta side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Solesta may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

fever;

sudden or constant urge to pass bowel movements, or feeling like you cannot completely empty your bowels;

heavy rectal bleeding;

diarrhea that is bloody;

painful or difficult urination;

severe rectal itching, swelling, pain, or drainage (pus);

bulging tissue from your rectum; or

sharp pain or stinging sensation during a bowel movement.

Common side effects of Solesta may include:

constipation, diarrhea;

pain where the medicine was injected;

mild rectal bleeding;

mild rectal itching or discomfort;

dizziness, chills, cold sweat;

stomach pain; or

pain during sexual intercourse.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Solesta

You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to dextranomer or sodium hyaluronate, or if you have:

rectal infection, rectal bleeding or inflammation;

a rectal fissure, rectal tumor, or genetic malformation of your rectum;

a prolapsed rectum;

an abnormal passageway between the rectum and the vagina;

a narrowing (stenosis) of your anal canal;

any type of implant (other than Solesta) in your anus or rectum;

congested blood vessels in the anus or rectum;

active inflammatory bowel disease;

a history of radiation to your pelvic area; or

a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine).

To make sure Solesta is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

an enlarged prostate;

long-term rectal pain;

a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia;

a history of rectal or intestinal surgery, or hemorrhoid repair; or

if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Warnings

You should not receive Solesta if you have: rectal infection or bleeding, rectal fissure, rectal tumor, rectal malformation, rectal prolapse, an abnormal passageway between the rectum and vagina, stenosis (narrowing) of your anal canal, a rectal or anal implant (other than Solesta), congested blood vessels in the anus or rectum, inflammatory bowel disease, a history of radiation to your pelvic area, or a weak immune system.

What other drugs will affect Solesta

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on Solesta used in the anal canal. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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