Paracetamol (80mg)
Metacin Suppository is used for pain relief and fever. It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, joint pain, muscle pain or dental pain.
1 Packet of 5 Piece
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Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash and dry the area. Lie down and gently insert the suppository into the area with or without the use of an applicator as mentioned in the label. You or your care giver may be taught on how to use this medicine at home.
Metacin 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.
Related Warnings
No interaction found/established
Metacin Suppository is safe to use during pregnancy.
Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.
Metacin Suppository is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
No interaction found/established
Metacin Suppository should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metacin Suppository may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Metacin Suppository contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
Metacin Suppository should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metacin Suppository may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Metacin Suppository is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
