What Are Acetaminophen Suppositories?

Each capsule of this product contains 0.15 grams of acetaminophen. Excipients: Tween-80, mixed fatty acid glycerides.

Paracetamol suppositories are used for fever caused by common cold or influenza in children, and are also used to relieve mild to moderate pain such as headache, joint pain, migraine, toothache, muscle pain, neuralgia.

Drug Name

Paracetamol suppository

Drug type

OTC class B, external medicine

Use classification

Aniline

Paracetamol suppository ingredients

Each capsule of this product contains 0.15 grams of acetaminophen. Excipients: Tween-80, mixed fatty acid glycerides.

Paracetamol suppository properties

This product is milky white to slightly yellow suppository.

Paracetamol suppository categories

This product is an antipyretic and analgesic drug.

Indications for acetaminophen suppositories

It is used for fever caused by common cold or influenza in children, and also used to relieve mild to moderate pain such as headache, joint pain, migraine, toothache, muscle pain, neuralgia.

Paracetamol suppository specifications

0.15 g

Paracetamol suppository dosage

Rectal administration. For children aged 1-6, take 1 capsule at a time and insert it into the anus. If fever or pain persists, repeat the medication once every 4-6 hours, and do not exceed 4 capsules within 24 hours.

Paracetamol Suppositories

Occasionally rash, urticaria, fever, and granulocytopenia. Long-term heavy medication can lead to abnormal liver and kidney function.

Paracetamol suppositories

Severe liver and kidney dysfunction are disabled.

Paracetamol suppository precautions

1. This product is a symptomatic medicine. It is used for antipyretic use for no more than 3 days and for pain relief for no more than 5 days. Please consult a physician or pharmacist if the symptoms do not resolve.
2. Children under 1 should be used under the guidance of a physician.
3. Use with caution in those who are allergic to aspirin.
4. Do not take other medicines containing antipyretic and analgesics (such as some compound anti-cold medicines) at the same time.
5. Patients with liver and kidney dysfunction should be used with caution.
6. Do not drink alcohol or beverages containing alcohol while using this product.
7. For those who are allergic to this product, it is forbidden, and those with allergies should be used with caution.
8. It is forbidden to use this product when its properties are changed.
9. Keep this product out of the reach of children.
10. Children must be used under adult supervision.
11. If you are using other medicines, please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Paracetamol Suppositories Drug Interactions

1. Patients who use barbiturates (such as phenobarbital) or antispasmodics (such as belladonna), long-term application of this product can cause liver damage.
2. This product is used with chloramphenicol, which can enhance the toxicity of the latter.
3. Drug interaction may occur if used with other drugs at the same time, please consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Pharmacological effects of paracetamol suppositories

This product can inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and has antipyretic and analgesic effects.

Paracetamol suppository storage

Sealed and stored in a cool place (not exceeding 20 ° C).

Acetaminophen suppository

24 months

Standard for Acetaminophen Suppositories

Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2005 Edition Two