This product is used to treat moderate to severe pain
from spasms of the urinary tract. It contains 2 medications, belladonna and
opium. Belladonna helps to decrease the spasms. Opium is an opioid
medication that helps to relieve pain.
This product is not recommended for use in children 12
years or younger.
Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist
before you start using opium/belladonna and each time you get a refill. If
you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Wash your hands before and after using the suppository.
Unwrap the suppository and moisten it with water. Insert 1 suppository into
the rectum as directed by your doctor. Lie down on your left side with
right knee bent. Gently push the suppository into the rectum with your
finger. Remain lying down for a few minutes, and avoid having a bowel
movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed. The
suppository is for use in the rectum only.
If you have nausea, ask your doctor or pharmacist about
ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little
head movement as possible).
The dosage is based on your medical condition and
response to treatment. Do not increase your dose, use the medication more
often, or use it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the
medication when so directed.
Pain medications work best if they are used when the
first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the
medication may not work as well.
If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have
withdrawal symptoms (such as restlessness, watering eyes, runny nose,
nausea, sweating, muscle aches). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor
may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used this
medication for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist
right away if you have withdrawal.
When this medication is used for a long time, it may not
work as well. Your doctor may need to increase your dose or change your
medication. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working
well.
Though it helps many people, this medication may
sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance
use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Use this
medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Tell your doctor if your pain does not get better or if
it gets worse, or if you have any new pain.
See also Warning section.
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, blurred vision,
increased eye discomfort in bright light, lightheadedness, dizziness,
drowsiness, increased/decreased sweating, or dry mouth may occur. If any of
these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist
promptly.
To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or
ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva
substitute.
To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough
water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your
pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.
To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get
up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed
because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the
risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious
side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- mental/mood changes (such as agitation, hallucinations,
confusion)
- difficulty urinating
- fainting
- slow/fast heartbeat
- eye pain
- vision changes
- signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss
of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss)
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious
side effects, including:
- severe stomach/abdominal pain
- seizures
- slow/shallow breathing
- severe drowsiness/difficulty waking up
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before using this product, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to belladonna or opium; or to opioid pain
medications (such as morphine, codeine); or to atropine or scopolamine; or
if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive
ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to
your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- brain disorders (such as head injury, tumor, seizures)
- breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD)
- a certain spinal problem (kyphoscoliosis)
- difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate)
- personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such
as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol)
- heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, heart failure,
coronary artery disease)
- gallbladder disease
- disease of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- adrenal gland problems (such as Addison's disease)
- mental/mood disorders (such as toxic psychosis)
- stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation,
diarrhea due to infection, paralytic ileus)
- glaucoma
- a certain muscle/nerve disease (myasthenia gravis)
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your
vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy.
Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear
vision until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your
doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
This medication may make you sweat less, making you more
likely to get heat stroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to
overheat, such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs.
When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly. If you
overheat, quickly look for a place to cool down and rest. Get medical help
right away if you have a fever that does not go away, mental/mood changes,
headache, or dizziness.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of
this drug, especially slow/shallow breathing and
drowsiness.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only
when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and
benefits with your doctor. (See also Warning section.)
It is unknown if belladonna passes into breast milk.
Opium passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before
breastfeeding.
See also Warning section.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug
are:
- certain pain medications (mixed opioid agonist-antagonists
such as butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine)
- cimetidine
- naltrexone
- potassium tablets/capsules
- pramlintide
- rifampin
- samidorphan
The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow
breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication
is taken with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing
problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products
such as other opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine,
hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety
(such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as
carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine,
diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy
or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause
drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products
safely.
This medication may interfere with certain lab tests
(such as amylase and lipase levels), possibly causing false test results.
Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this
drug.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone
has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble
breathing, give them naloxone if available, then call 911. If the person is
awake and has no symptoms, call a poison control center right away. US
residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call
1-844-764-7669. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe drowsiness,
slow/shallow breathing, severe dizziness, fast heartbeat,
coma.
Do not share this medication with others. Sharing it is
against the law.
This medication has been prescribed for your current
condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless told to do
so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that
case.
If you are using this medication regularly and miss a
dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next
dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not
double the dose to catch up.
Store at room temperature away from moisture. Do not
refrigerate. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from
children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.