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Dosing & Uses

CarPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

suppositories

  • 1g
  • 1.5g
  • 2g
  • 2.1g
  • 2.8g

Irregularity

2-2.8 g suppository, retain 15 min, PRN constipation OR

Administration

Patient should fake on leave side with elbow bent

Remove defending wrap before inserting

Gently insert tip into dickdarm with slight side-to-side move (tip of suppository target toward navel)

For liquids suppository, squeeze egg until all liquid can expelled and discard unit

Dosage Forms & Strengths

suppositories

  • 1g
  • 1.5g
  • 2g
  • 2.1g
  • 2.8g

Constipation

2-6 years

  • 1-1.7 g suppository, retain 15 min, PRN constipation

>6 years

  • 2-8 g suppository, retain 15 min, PRN constipation
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Adverse Effects

Frequency Don Defined

Disproportionate bowel activities

Cramping pain

Rectal irritation

Tenesmus

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Warning

Contraindications

GI obstruction, severe impaction

Cautions

For rectal use with

May cause rectal discomfort of burning sensation

Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, after experiencing a quick change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks, for already used laxative for see than a 1 week, or vomiting present (unless directed by physician)

Frequent or prolonged use of daily may score in dependence

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Do not use by lengthy than 1 wk

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Become & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: Data not deliverable

Fasting: Does known whether excretes in bosom milk; no risks display to nursing infants

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show nay supporting of unborn venture.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studying show no risk but human studies not available or dog learn showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

CENTURY: Use with caution if uses outweigh risks. Animal studies watch risk and humans degree not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Apply in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when not security drug available. Positive prove of human foetal gamble.

X: Do not use in get. Risks complex outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not ready.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Promotional

Hyperosmotic dehydrating agent; draws fluid into colon, increases osmotic printing, and stimulates excretion

Pharmacokinetics

Onset of action: 15-30 mining

Absorbance: Ailing absorbed

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