Overview
- Active ingredient
- Aspirin
- Established class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
- Mechanism class
- Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
- Physiologic effect
- Decreased Prostaglandin Production; Decreased Platelet Aggregation
- Chemical structure
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Route
- Rectal
- Label date
- 2022-04-30
Indications and usage
Caution: Suppositories sealed in imprinted plastic packet. Do not use if imprinted packet is opened or damaged. Store in a cool place 8° - 15°C (46° - 59°F) or refrigerate.
Purpose
Indications: For the relief of minor aches, pains and headache and for reduction of fever.
Dosage and administration
Directions Remove suppository from plastic packet and insert into the rectum as far as possible. Adult: One suppository every 4 hours for no more than 10 days or as directed by a physician. Children under 12 years of age: Consult a physician.
Warnings
CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS WHO HAVE OR ARE RECOVERING FROM CHICKEN POX, FLU SYMPTOMS, OR FLU SHOULD NOT USE THIS PRODUCT. IF NAUSEA, VOMITING, OR FEVER OCCUR, CONSULT A DOCTOR BECAUSE THESE SYMPTOMS COULD BE AN EARLY SIGN OF REYE SYNDROME, A RARE BUT SERIOUS ILLNESS. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT NOT TO USE ASPIRIN DURING THE LAST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A DOCTOR BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE UNBORN CHILD OR COMPLICATIONS DURING DELIVERY.
Active ingredient (label)
Aspirin Suppositories, USP 300 mg (5 grains) Each suppository contains 300 mg (5 grains) of aspirin.
Inactive ingredients
ALCOHOL WARNING: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding. Manufactured by Padagis Minneapolis, MN 55427 Rev 04-22
Keep out of reach of children
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.