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Duralgina Rect



This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.


 
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Duralgina Rect

Uses
This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.
Notes
  • Acetaminophen does not cause the stomach and intestinal ulcers that NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen may cause.
  • However, acetaminophen does not reduce swelling (inflammation) like the NSAIDs do.
  • Consult your doctor for more details and to see which medication might be right for you.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature below 80 degrees F (27 degrees C) away from heat.
  • If the room temperature is above 80 degrees F (27 degrees C), then store the medication in the refrigerator.
  • Do not freeze.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Overdose
  • Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, increased sweating, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness.

How To Use
  • Use this product rectally as directed.
  • Follow all directions on the product package.
  • If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.First, unwrap 1 suppository.
  • Lie down on your left side with right knee bent.
  • If giving to a child, the child may lie on the side or flat on the back.
  • Gently push the suppository into the rectum with your finger.
  • After inserting the suppository, if necessary, hold the buttocks together for 30 to 60 seconds to keep the suppository in place.
  • Remain lying down for a few minutes, and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed.
  • The suppository is for rectal use only.Do not use more acetaminophen than recommended.
  • (See also Side Effects and Precautions sections.)Do not use this medication for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor.
  • For adults, do not use this product for pain for more than 10 days (5 days in children) unless directed by your doctor.
  • If the child has a sore throat (especially with high fever, headache, or nausea/vomiting), consult the doctor promptly.Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur.
  • If you wait until the symptoms have worsened, the medication may not work as well.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens or if you develop new symptoms.
  • If you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.

Side Effects
  • If your doctor has directed you to take this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
  • Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding, new signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat).If you do not have liver problems, the maximum dose of acetaminophen for adults is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams).
  • The maximum dose of acetaminophen for children is based on age/weight (check product package for details).
  • Using more than the maximum daily amount may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
  • However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using acetaminophen, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: liver disease, regular use/abuse of alcohol.Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
  • Daily use of alcohol may increase your risk for liver damage, especially when combined with acetaminophen.
  • Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.Acetaminophen passes into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
  • If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • If you are using this product under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them.
  • Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you use any of the following products: anti-seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), isoniazid, phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine).Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in some combination prescription medications.
  • Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen.
  • Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain whether your other prescription or nonprescription products contain acetaminophen.
  • (See also maximum daily dose information in Side Effects section.)This medication may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (including urine 5-HIAA), possibly causing false test results.
  • Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

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