Predsol enemas

Mrs Q is a 37-year-old woman who comes to your pharmacy with a prescription for Predsol enemas, one daily for four weeks. She tells you that she has recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and that this is her first prescription for an enema. She says she would really rather have tablets but the doctor suggested that an enema would be more appropriate for her. 

Her prednisolone should be replaced with full dose corticosteroid - most commonly intravenous hydrocortisone 100 mg four times daily to control the inflammation. Predsol enemas are often also given. 

Purvis J (1988) Enemas in ulcerative colitis. Pharmaceutical Journal 13 August 208. Predsol Retention Enema, Summary of Product Characteristics. Available at http //emc. medicines.org.uk/ [Accessed 7 July 2008],... 

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