Metacin 250mg Suppository

Short Description

Metacin 250mg Suppository is a medication used to ease pain and reduce high body temperature (fever) in children who are unable to take oral forms of this medicine.

Dosage Form

Suppository

Introduction

Metacin 250mg Suppository is a suppository that helps to ease pain and bring down high body temperature (fever). It works by blocking certain chemical messengers in the brain that increase the body's temperature and cause pain. It is usually only given to children who are unable to take oral forms of this medicine.

Metacin 250mg Suppository is for rectal use only and should not be taken by mouth. Inform the doctor if your child has liver disease as the dose may need to be adjusted.

Metacin 250mg Suppository possesses analgesic (pain-reliever) and antipyretic (lowers body temperature) properties. It is absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream from the rich blood supply of the rectal area. Once absorbed, it provides relief by blocking certain chemical messengers and pathways in the brain that send signals about pain and fever.

Metacin 250mg Suppository is for use in children who find it difficult to take paracetamol as tablets or syrup. This medicine is for rectal use only and should not be taken by mouth. Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects. Inform the doctor if your child has liver disease as the dose may need to be adjusted. If Metacin 250mg Suppository does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.