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The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse effects (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse effects and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment.
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Brand name :
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ALPINY SUPPOSITORIES 100
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Dosage form:
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suppository of white spindle type, weight 1.2g
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Print on wrapping:
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アルピニー坐剤100, 100mg
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine has central nervous system antipyretic and analgesic action, and relieves fever accompanied by sweating by moving fluid in the body and vasodilating peripheral vessels, and alleviate pain by elevating pain threshold.
It is usually used to relieve fevers and pains in the pediatrics diseases.
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Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
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If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you are a patient with liver/kidney disorder, cardiac dysfunction.
If you have a problem in blood.
If you are a patient with aspirin-induced asthma or have a history of aspirin-induced asthma.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
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Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
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Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is << to be written by a healthcare professional>>
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In general, for babies, infants and children, use 10-15mg of active ingredient per kilogram of body weights at a time, and insert it into the rectum. The dosage interval should be longer than 4-6 hours, and the daily total dosage is limited to 60mg per kilogram of body weight. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms, however, it should not be exceeded the dosage[maximum 500mg at a time, maximum 1,500mg daily].
This preparation contains 100mg of the active ingredient in a piece. Strictly follow the instructions.
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Please use it after defecation as much as possible, and insert it from the anus. Never swallow. After taking out the medicine from the container, push the medicine into the rectum by the finger.
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If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as possible and take an interval of 4-6 hours to use the next dose. You should never take two doses at one time.
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If you accidentally use more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Do not stop using the medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
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Precautions while taking this medicine
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Possible adverse effects of this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include hypothemia, diarrhea and rash. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse effects indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
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facial pallor/flop sweat, breathing difficulty, hives[shock, anaphylactoid symptoms]
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fever, redness/sores of the mucous membrane, erythema[toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis]
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generalized fatigability, nausea, yellowness in skin or conjunctiva[fulminant hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice]
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hard to breathe, wheezing, breathing difficulty[inducing asthmatic attack]
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sore throat, fever[granulocytopenia]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
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Storage conditions and other information
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Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool place, away from direct sunlight and humidity. (It melts at about 35 degrees Celsius).
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Discard the remainder.Do not store them.
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