Patient
Information Leaflet
FOR
RECTAL ADMINISTRATION ONLY
Alvedon®
Suppositories 60 mg
(Paracetamol)
Please
read this leaflet before you give these
suppositories to your child. It has been designed to
help you understand your child’s medicine more
fully. If you have questions or are not sure about
anything, ask your child's doctor or pharmacist.
Remember this medicine is only for your child. Never
give it to anyone else even if their symptoms are
similar to yours.
WHAT IS
IN YOUR CHILD’S SUPPOSITORIES?
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.
WHAT ARE
THESE SUPPOSITORIES USED FOR?
These
suppositories can be used to treat pain and a high
temperature (fever) in children.
They are for
use in children who are unable, or find it difficult, to
take paracetamol tablets or syrup.
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
clots
Do not give
your child alcohol, or any medicines containing alcohol
whilst they are being given these suppositories.
USING
THESE SUPPOSITORIES
1. Look at the label on the box.
To be used
in children up to the age of 1 year.
The dosage
should be based on your child’s age and weight i.e.
3 months (5
kg) – 60 mg (1 suppository)
1 year (10
kg) – 120 mg (2 suppositories)
These doses
may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 times in 24 hours.
They should
not be given more often than every 4 hours.
Infants under 3 months
One
suppository (60 mg) is suitable for babies who develop a
fever following immunisation at 2 months. Otherwise only
use in babies aged less than 3 months on a doctor’s
advice.
If you are
not sure how many suppositories to give your child,
don’t guess, ask your child’s
doctor or a pharmacist.
DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.
2. If your child needs to go
to the toilet then ensure that they do so, and that the
bowels are empty before they are given these
suppositories.
3. Before using the
suppository you may find it easier to lie your child on
their front or side. Do whichever is more comfortable
for your child.
4. Wash your hands then peel
the wrapping apart to remove the suppository. Do not
break the suppository before use.
5. Gently push the suppository
into your child’s back passage, pointed end first. Then
wash your hands.
6. Try to keep your child
still for a minute or two. If your child needs to be
given another suppository remove another one from the
wrapper and insert it into your child's back passage as
before. Once again you should try to keep your child
still for a minute or two. Then wash your hands.
7. If you forget to give the
suppositories, make sure that you give them to your
child as soon as you remember, then go on as before.
Don’t give your child a double dose
next time.
8. Immediate medical advice
should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if
the child seems well, because of the risk of delayed,
serious liver damage.
AFTER
GIVING YOUR CHILD THE SUPPOSITORIES
Alvedon suppositories can sometimes
cause problems.
If your
child gets any type of skin trouble such as a rash or
itching for the first time, or a soreness in or around
their back passage, tell the doctor. Also tell the
doctor if your child bleeds easily, becomes more
susceptible to infection, develops a fever with mouth
and throat ulcers, or similar.
Alvedon
suppositories contain paracetamol which can rarely cause
liver damage.
If your child
suffers from any other unusual or unexpected symptoms, talk
to your child’s doctor or pharmacist (chemist).
HOW TO
STORE THE 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.
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
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