Indication for SOLESTA
SOLESTA® is indicated for the treatment of fecal incontinence in patients 18 years and older who have failed conservative therapy (eg. diet, fiber therapy, anti-motility medications).
Important Safety Information about SOLESTA
It is important for you to know that SOLESTA® (hyaluronic acid/dextranomer) does not work for
everyone and you may not benefit from SOLESTA treatment. It is also important for you to know that
you may not experience immediate improvement after your first treatment with SOLESTA and the full
effects of SOLESTA may not be apparent until 3 to 6 months after treatment.
People who have an infection or who are currently experiencing bleeding in the rectum or anus should
not receive SOLESTA. People who have problems in the rectum or anus, such as tumor, abnormal
anatomy, large dilated blood vessels (hemorrhoids), or cracks in the tissue (anal fissures) should not
receive SOLESTA. People who have active inflammation of their bowels (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative
colitis) should not receive SOLESTA. People who have trouble fighting off infection (immunodeficiency
disorder such as HIV/AIDS) or who take medication to suppress the immune system, such as those used
in cancer or organ transplant patients, should not receive SOLESTA. If you already have a device or
material placed in your rectum or anus, or if you have had radiation treatments in your pelvic area
before, you should not receive SOLESTA.
The most common risks of treatment with SOLESTA in the clinical study were mild or moderate pain or
discomfort in the rectum or anus, and minor to moderate bleeding or spotting from the rectum
following treatment. Some patients experience fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation after
treatment.
More serious risks including infection and inflammation of the tissues in the anus may occur but are not
common.
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.
For product information, adverse event reports, and product complaint reports, please contact:
Salix Product Information Call Center
Phone: 1-800-508-0024
Fax: 1-510-595-8183
Email: salix@medcomsol.com
Please see complete Prescribing Information for SOLESTA.
Reference: 1. SOLESTA [package insert]. Edison, NJ: Oceana Therapeutics (US), Inc; 2011.
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