Aspirin (rectal)
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Overview
Aspirin (rectal) is an analgesic that is FDA approved for the treatment of minor aches, pains and headache and for reduction of fever. Common adverse reactions include hypoprothrombinemia, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity, cholestatic hepatitis, and tinnitus.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indication
- For the relief of minor aches, pains and headache and for reduction of fever.
Dosage
Remove suppository from plastic packet and insert into the rectum as far as possible. Adult: One suppository every 4 hours for no more than 10 days or as directed by a physician. Children under 12 years of age: Consult a physician.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Aspirin (rectal) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Aspirin (rectal) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Aspirin (rectal) in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Aspirin (rectal) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Aspirin (rectal) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Aspirin (rectal) Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Aspirin (rectal) Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Aspirin (rectal) in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
Hypoprothrombinemia, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity, cholestatic hepatitis, tinnitus
Drug Interactions
- Drug
- Description
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Aspirin (rectal) in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Aspirin (rectal) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aspirin (rectal) with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aspirin (rectal) with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aspirin (rectal) with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aspirin (rectal) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aspirin (rectal) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aspirin (rectal) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aspirin (rectal) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aspirin (rectal) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Aspirin (rectal) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Rectal
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Aspirin (rectal) in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Aspirin (rectal) in the drug label.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Aspirin (rectal) overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Aspirin (rectal) Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Aspirin (rectal) Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Aspirin (rectal) in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Aspirin (rectal) in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Aspirin (rectal) in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Aspirin (rectal) in the drug label.
How Supplied
- Suppositories sealed in imprinted plastic packet.
Storage
- Do not use if imprinted packet is opened or damaged. Store in a cool place 8˚- 15˚C (46˚- 59˚F) or refrigerate.
Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Aspirin (rectal) in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Aspirin (rectal) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- ASPIRIN®[3]
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Aspirin (rectal) Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Zorprin, Bayer Buffered Aspirin (aspirin) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more". Medscape Reference. WebMD. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Brayfield, A, ed. (14 January 2014). "Aspirin". Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference. Pharmaceutical Press. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ↑ "ASPIRIN- aspirin suppository".