ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY
ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY is for rectal use only and should never be taken by mouth. Encourage your child to empty the bowel before inserting the medicine as that will enhance the absorption of the medicine. Also, ask your child to slow down and avoid moving around a lot at least for an hour after placing the medicine. The dose will depend upon your child’s age, body weight, and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, duration, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. If your child passes stool within 30 minutes of inserting ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY, you will have to insert it again.
ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY helps 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.
ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY is for rectal use only and should never be taken by mouth. Encourage your child to empty the bowel before inserting the medicine as that will enhance the absorption of the medicine. Also, ask your child to slow down and avoid moving around a lot at least for an hour after placing the medicine. The dose will depend upon your child’s age, body weight, and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, duration, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. If your child passes stool within 30 minutes of inserting ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY, you will have to insert it again.
Do not give your child ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY along with other medicines (many cold and flu medicines and other painkillers) that contain paracetamol, as this may result in overdosing and cause dangerous side effects such as hepatotoxicity (liver damage). Always check the ingredients of any other medicine before giving them to your child in combination with this medicine. Also, do not stop giving the medicine abruptly even if your child starts to feel better. Doing so may bring back the symptoms or worsen the condition.
Generally, this medicine is well-tolerated by the children. However, temporary side effects such as anal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and constipation may occur in some children. Consult your doctor in case these episodes become bothersome for your child.
This medicine is often considered safe and effective but may not be suitable for everybody. Inform your doctor if your child is undergoing treatment for any blood-related disorder, is allergic to any medicinal compound, or has any birth defects, liver impairment, or kidney dysfunction. This will help your child’s doctor evaluate the dose and suitability of this medicine in a better way.
03Uses
Pain relief
Treatment of Fever
04How It Works
ANAMOL 80 MG 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.
05What If You Miss A Dose?
Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
06Benefits
In Pain relief
ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. It is also the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
In Treatment of Fever
ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.show moreshow less
07Side Effects
ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Anal irritation
08Safety Information
Kidney:CAUTION
ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for children with kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY is not recommended in children with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
09Drug Tips
ANAMOL 80 MG 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 ANAMOL 80 MG SUPPOSITORY does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.
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