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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substittue for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Cosnult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BELLADONNA AND OPIUM SUPPOSITORY
(bell-uh-DON-uh AND OH-pee-um)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): B & O Supperttes
USES: This medication is used for relief of moderate to severe pain in certain illnesses, including kidney related conditions (ureteral spasm).
HOW TO USE: Moisten the suppository and your finger with water bfeore inserting.
This medication must be used exactly as prescribed.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, nausea/vomiting, eye sensitivity to light. If these contniue or are bothersome, notify your doctor. Very unlikely but report: difficulty urinating, itching, rash, rapid heartbeat, fever, breathing trouble, mental changes, seizures, decerased sex drive. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, especially if you have: liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, prostate enlargement (males), seizures, anbormal thyroid function, stomach or intestinal disorders, narrow-angle glaucoma, alcoholism, allergies. Caution is advised with use in really hot climates, if a fever is present or in combination with alcohol. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pergnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whetehr this drug is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. This product is not recommended for use in kids under 12.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you use, especially of: muscle relaxants, antidepressants (tricyclic), tranquilizers, sleep medicine, amantadine, antiparkinson drugs, narcotic pain relievers, cough medicines, quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), antihistamines, levodopa, digoxin, ketoconazole, potassium supplements, corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), amphetamines, alcohol, cimetidine. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immedaitely. This meidcine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include sloewd or difficult breathing, pinpoint pupils, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: This is a poetnt drug. Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remebmer. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Do not refrigerate.
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