Ben-u-ron 250mg suppositories

Ben-u-ron 250mg in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Method of use?
Insert the medicine into the rectum. Empty the bowel beforehand if possible. To improve lubrication, you can warm the suppositories in your hand or dip them briefly in hot water.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 3 days without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.

Overdosing?
A variety of overdosing symptoms may occur, including nausea, vomiting, sweating, drowsiness and hepatic coma. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

If you have forgotten to take this medicine,
continue taking it as normal (i.e. not double the prescribed amount) at the next prescribed time.

In general, ensure that you take the correct dose, especially in infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.Storage

The medicine must be stored away from heat.What speaks against use:

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Impaired liver function (e.g. due to chronic alcohol abuse).e.g. due to chronic alcohol abuse or liver inflammation)
- Impaired kidney function
- Gilbert's syndrome (Meulengracht's disease)
- Alcohol abuse

Which age group should be considered?
- Infants and young children under 2 years of age: The medicine should not generally be used in this group. There are preparations that are more suitable in terms of active ingredient strength and/or pharmaceutical form.
- Children aged 8 years and over: The medicine should not generally be used in this age group either. More suitable preparations are available.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there are no indications that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.

What adverse effects may occur?

The only adverse effects described for the medicinal product are those that have only occurred in exceptional cases.

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients.
- In case of pain or fever, do not use for longer than specified in the package leaflet without medical advice!
- Prolonged use of painkillers can lead to headaches caused by the painkiller. Talk to your doctor to prevent your headaches from becoming chronic.
- The habitual use of painkillers can lead to permanent kidney damage. If several painkillers are combined or if one painkiller contains several active ingredients, the risk of this increases.
- Caution: Regular or heavy alcohol consumption can lead to life-threatening conditions due to any existing liver damage if the medicine is also used.
- Take care if you are allergic to painkillers!
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient has an analgesic and antipyretic effect. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties. It blocks the formation of certain messenger substances in the body, known as prostaglandins. These are significantly involved in the development of pain, fever and inflammation.

Use

- Mild to moderate pain, such as:- Headache- Toothache- Fever

Dosage

1 suppository3 times a dayToddlers from 2-4 years with 13-15 kg body weight1 suppository4 times a dayChildren from 4-8 years with 16-25 kg body weight1 suppository4 times a day with an interval of 6 hoursPatients with liver/kidney dysfunction or Gilbert (Meulengracht) syndrome: In consultation with your doctor, you may need to reduce the single/total dose. reduce the single/total dose or extend the interval between doses.