Expert advice for Metacin Suppository
Good for pain relief and fever but not effective in joint pain due to poor anti-inflammatory action. Starts working within one hour. Wait for at least 4 hours before taking the next dose. Present in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines. Avoid taking more than one paracetamol product at a time to prevent overdose. Doses >4 g/day (2 g in alcoholics) may cause liver, kidney or heart problems. Discontinue Metacin 170 mg Suppository and inform your doctor immediately if rash occurs. For children, measure the doses of liquid Metacin 170 mg Suppository using the measuring cup instead of a teaspoon to avoid under or over-dosage. Avoid excess alcohol intake (>3 glasses/day) when taking Metacin 170 mg Suppository as it may cause liver damage.
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Composition
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Paracetamol / Acetaminophen (170mg) |
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Side Effect
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Common
No common side effects seen, Anal irritation. |
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How to works
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How Metacin Suppository works
Metacin 170 mg Suppository is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which is absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream from the rich blood supply of the rectal area. Once absorbed, it works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. |
