What Alvedon Suppositories are and what they are used for
A suppository is a small, cone-shaped medicine which is inserted into the back passage (rectum).
Alvedon Suppositories contain a medicine called paracetamol. This belongs to a group of medicines called pain-killers (analgesics).
Alvedon Suppositories are used to treat pain and high temperature (fever) in children up to the age of 1 year. They are used by children who find it difficult to take paracetamol as tablets or syrup.
What you need to know before you give Alvedon Suppositories to your child
Do not give Alvedon Suppositories to your child:
• If they are allergic to paracetamol or to the other ingredient of this medicine (listed insection 6).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before using these suppositories:
• If your child has liver or kidney problems.
• If your child is taking other medicines which can affect their liver (see ‘Other medicines and Alvedon Suppositories’ section).
Other medicines and Alvedon Suppositories
Tell your child’s doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, has recently taken or might take
any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal
medicines. This is because Alvedon Suppositories can affect the way some medicines work
and some medicines can have an effect on Alvedon Suppositories.
In particular, tell your child’s doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking any of the following:
• Other medicines that contain paracetamol – do not give your child Alvedon Suppositories at the same time.
• Barbiturates (a type of sedative).
• Medicines for epilepsy or fits (also called ‘anti-convulsants’).
• Medicines such as warfarin for treating blood clots.
• Chloramphenicol (a medicine used to treat bacterial infections).
• Probenecid (a medicine used to prevent gout and, occasionally, to increase blood levels of the antibiotic penicillin).
Alvedon Suppositories with alcohol
Do not give your child alcohol, or any medicines containing alcohol, while they are being
given these suppositories.
Alvedon Suppositories 60mg contain:
Each suppository contains 60 mg of Paracetamol. Each suppository also contains hard fat (Witepsol H12). A suppository is a small, cone shaped medicine which is designed for insertion into the back passage (rectum). Alvedon suppositories come as a pack of 10 suppositories. Paracetamol is one of a group of medicines with analgesic (painkiller) and anti-pyretic (reduces fever) activity.
Caution before using Alvedon Suppositories:
- Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children. Store the suppositories in a cool, dry place (not above 25°C) away from high temperatures such as direct sunlight.
- Remember to return any unused suppositories to the pharmacist, unless your child’s doctor has told you to keep them. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the label.
- Each Suppository contains paracetamol.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
- If your child is taking any other medicines consult your doctor before using these suppositories.
- Do not give your child these suppositories if your child is allergic to paracetamol or hard fat.
Contact your doctor before using these suppositories if your child:
- Suffers from any liver or kidney problems.
- Is taking barbiturates, anti-convulsants or any medicine for epilepsy or fits.
- Is taking warfarin or any medicine for treating blood clot.
Do not give your child these suppositories if your child is allergic to paracetamol or hard fat. Contact your doctor before using these suppositories if your child:
- Suffers from any liver or kidney problems.
- Is taking barbiturates, anti-convulsants or any medicine for epilepsy or fits.
- Is taking warfarin or any medicine for treating blood clots.
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