Šalis: Didžioji Britanija
kalba: anglų
Šaltinis: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Aspirin
The Boots Company Plc
N02BA01
Aspirin
300mg
Suppository
Rectal
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 04070100
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER D03772 Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What Aspirin Suppositories are and what they are used for 2. Before you use Aspirin Suppositories 3. How to use Aspirin Suppositories 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Aspirin Suppositories 6. Further information 1. WHAT ASPIRIN SUPPOSITORIES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR The active ingredient Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) is a medicine with pain relieving properties. Aspirin Suppositories are used for: • the relief of mild to moderate pain caused by headaches or neuralgia • the relief of a high temperature (fever) due to a cold or flu • the relief of pain and swelling due to rheumatic disease, arthritis or sciatica. 2. BEFORE YOU USE ASPIRIN SUPPOSITORIES YOU SHOULD NOT USE ASPIRIN SUPPOSITORIES IF: • you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) or to any other similar medicines (NSAIDS), or to any of the ingredients listed in section 6 of this leaflet • you suffer from asthma • you suffer from an allergy or have previously suffered from an allergic reaction with symptoms such as swelling, itching or a runny nose. • you suffer from a blood disorder known as haemophilia • your blood has difficulty clotting • you are suffering or have previously suffered from a stomach ulcer • you suffer from gout Do not give Aspirin Suppositories to children under 16 years of age as it may cause serious and possibly fatal side effects. If any of the above apply to you please tell your doctor before taking this medicine. TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH ASPIRIN SUPPOSITORIES. TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF: • you suffer from liver or kidney problems • you are dehydrated • your doctor has told you that you suffer from a blood disorder known as G6PD deficiency • you have a history of bleeding from your stomach or intestines If your symptoms persist you should consult your doctor. Do not use Aspirin Suppositories for a prolonged period of time. TAKING OTHER MEDICINES Effect of the treatment may be Perskaitykite visą dokumentą
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Resprin Suppositories 300mg (Aspirin Suppositories 300mg) 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each suppository contains Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) Ph.Eur. 300mg in combination with Hard Fat Ph.Eur. (suppository base). 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Uniform white suppositories. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Mild to moderate pain including headache, neuralgia and sore throat; pyrexia as in colds and influenza; pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease, arthritis, sciatica. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Remove from plastic mould and insert rectally. DOSAGE: Over 16 years, adults and the elderly: 2-3 suppositories every 4 hours. Not more than 12 suppositories to be used in any 24 hours. Do not give to children aged under 16 years, unless specifically indicated (e.g. for Kawasaki’s Disease). Children (under 16 years): Not recommend except under medical supervision for use for example in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS A history of, or active peptic ulceration Haemophilia or other clotting disorders Gout Patients who have shown hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or urticaria) in response to aspirin or other non steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Prolonged use without medical supervision could be harmful. There is a possible association between Aspirin and Reye’s Syndrome when given to children. Reye’s Syndrome is a very rare disease, which affects the brain and liver, and can be fatal. For this reason, Aspirin should not be given to children aged under 16 years unless specifically indicated (e.g. for Kawasaki’s Disease). Aspirin Suppositories should be used with caution in patients with glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and a history of gastrointestinal bleeding. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION Aspirin may enhance Perskaitykite visą dokumentą