GENERIC NAME: BELLADONNA AND OPIUM SUPPOSITORY (bell-uh-DON-uh AND OH-pee-um)

BRAND NAME(S): B & O Supprettes

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used for relief of moderate to severe pain in certain illnesses, including kidney related conditions (ureteral spasm).

HOW TO USE: Moisten the suppository and your finger with water before inserting. This medication must be used exactly as prescribed.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, nausea/vomiting, eye sensitivity to light. If these continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor. Very unlikely but report: difficulty urinating, itching, rash, rapid heartbeat, fever, breathing trouble, mental changes, seizures, decreased sex drive. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, especially if you have: liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, prostate enlargement (males), seizures, abnormal thyroid function, stomach or intestinal disorders, narrow-angle glaucoma, alcoholism, allergies. Caution is advised with use in very hot climates, if a fever is present or in combination with alcohol. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. This product is not recommended for use in children under 12.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you use, especially of: muscle relaxants, antidepressants (tricyclic), tranquilizers, sleep medicine, amantadine, antiparkinson drugs, narcotic pain relievers, cough medicines, quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), antihistamines, levodopa, digoxin, ketoconazole, potassium supplements, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), amphetamines, alcohol, cimetidine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.