Monograph Details

Pain & Pyrexia > Narcotic analgesics
B&O SUPPRETTES 16A
Manufacturer
Amerifit Nutrition, Inc.
Legal Classification
CII
Pharmacological Class
Opioid + antispasmodic.
Generic Name
Opium (powdered) 60mg, belladonna extract (powdered) 16.2mg; supps.
Also
B&O SUPPRETTES 15A
Indications
Moderate to severe pain associated with ureteral spasms.
Children
Not recommended.
Adults
1 supp rectally once or twice daily; max 4 doses/day.
Contraindications
Glaucoma. Severe hepatic or renal disease. Asthma. Narcotic idiosyncrasies. Respiratory depression. Convulsive disorders. Acute alcoholism. Delirium tremens. Premature labor.
Precautions
Idiosyncrasies to atropine and related drugs. Cardiac disease. Incipient glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Increased intracranial pressure. Toxic psychosis. Myxedema. Drug abusers. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Interactions
CNS effects potentiated with alcohol, other CNS depressants, MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants, anticholinergics. Potentiated by anticholinergics.
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects (eg, dry mouth, urinary retention, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation), photophobia, tachycardia, GI upset, pruritus, urticaria.
How Supplied
Supps—12