Aspirin rectal should not be used in a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if
the child also has flu symptoms or
.
Aspirin can cause a serious and
sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.
Do not take aspirin rectal by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.
This medication comes with patient instructions for using the rectal suppository. Follow
these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the aspirin rectal suppository. Try
to use the medicine at a time when you can lie down afterward and hold the medicine in. Avoid
using the bathroom during this time. It may be best to use this medicine at bedtime.
Remove the outer wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Avoid handling the
suppository too long or it will melt in your hands.
What is aspirin rectal?
Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the
body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin also reduces fever.
Aspirin rectal is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. Aspirin is also used to
treat the symptoms of arthritis and rheumatic fever.
Aspirin rectal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using aspirin rectal?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs
(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren),
diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin),
ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic),
nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.
Aspirin rectal should not be used in a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if
the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause a serious and
sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.
Before using aspirin rectal, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, foods, or dyes,
or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use
promethazine rectal, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby, and may also cause problems
with pregnancy or childbirth. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
while you are using aspirin rectal.
It is not known whether aspirin rectal passes into breast milk or if it could harm an
unborn baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
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