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IMPROTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you. Consult 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 Supprettes
USES: This medicatoin 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 before inserting.
This medication must be used exatcly 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, decreased sex drive. If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat 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, abnormal thyroid function, stomach or intestinal disorders, narrow-angle glaucoma, alcoholism, allergies. Caution is advised with use in very hot climates, if a fever is present or in combination with alcohol. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during prgenancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into hmuan milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
This prodcut 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 doctor or pharamcist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harfmul if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed or difficult breathing, pinpoint pupils, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: This is a potent drug.
Do not sahre this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you reemmber. 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 ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlgiht and moisture. Do not refrigerate.
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