Endo-Paractol

Endo-Paractol may be available in the countries listed below.

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Simeticone

Simeticone is reported as an ingredient of Endo-Paractol in the following countries:

• Germany

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Oxymorphone Suppositories

Pronunciation: ox-ee-MOR-fone
Generic Name: Oxymorphone
Brand Name: Numorphan

Oxymorphone Suppositories are used for:

Treating moderate to severe pain. It may be used before surgery to cause sedation and reduce anxiety. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Oxymorphone Suppositories are a narcotic pain reliever. It works by dulling the pain perception center in the brain. It may also affect other body systems (eg, respiratory and circulatory systems) at higher doses.

Do NOT use Oxymorphone Suppositories if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Oxymorphone Suppositories or any other oxymorphone- or morphine-related medicine (eg, codeine)


• you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)


• you have severe bowel motility problems (eg, paralytic ileus) or severe diarrhea associated with antibiotic use (pseudomembranous colitis)


• you have severely slow or difficult breathing, fluid in the lungs due to chemical irritation, or severe asthma, or you are having an asthma attack

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Oxymorphone Suppositories:

Some medical conditions may interact with Oxymorphone Suppositories. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines or other substances


• if you have a history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), trouble breathing while asleep (eg, sleep apnea), or other lung or breathing problems


• if you have a history of recent head injury, increased pressure in the brain, growths in the brain (eg, tumors), or seizures


• if you have a history of heart problems, low blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, underactive thyroid, adrenal gland problems (eg, Addison disease), increased pressure in the eye, glaucoma, stomach or bowel problems, gallbladder problems, inflammation of the pancreas, a blockage of the bladder or bowel, an enlarged prostate, or the blood disease porphyria


• if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, mood or mental problems, or suicidal thoughts or behavior

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Oxymorphone Suppositories. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Cimetidine, furazolidone, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), sodium oxybate (GHB ), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of side effects such as severe drowsiness, slow or difficult breathing, confusion, and seizures may be increased


• Buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, naltrexone, or pentazocine because the effectiveness of Oxymorphone Suppositories may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Oxymorphone Suppositories may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Oxymorphone Suppositories:

Use Oxymorphone Suppositories as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Oxymorphone Suppositories are a rectal suppository. If the suppository is too soft to use, put it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes or run cold water over it. Then remove the wrapper and moisten the suppository with cool water. Lie down on your side. Insert the pointed end of the suppository into the rectum, then use your finger to push it in completely. Wash your hands thoroughly after using Oxymorphone Suppositories.


• If you miss a dose of Oxymorphone Suppositories and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxymorphone Suppositories.

Important safety information:

• Oxymorphone Suppositories may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Oxymorphone Suppositories. Using Oxymorphone Suppositories alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.


• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Oxymorphone Suppositories. Oxymorphone Suppositories will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.


• Oxymorphone Suppositories may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.


• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Oxymorphone Suppositories.


• Use Oxymorphone Suppositories with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.


• Use Oxymorphone Suppositories with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Oxymorphone Suppositories, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Oxymorphone Suppositories during pregnancy. It is unknown if Oxymorphone Suppositories are excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Oxymorphone Suppositories, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Oxymorphone Suppositories may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Oxymorphone Suppositories stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Oxymorphone Suppositories. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

If you suddenly stop taking Oxymorphone Suppositories, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; hallucinations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.

Possible side effects of Oxymorphone Suppositories:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; sleeplessness; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; difficulty urinating; fast or slow heartbeat; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; slowed or difficult breathing; stomach pain; tremor; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Oxymorphone side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include cold and clammy skin; confusion; loss of consciousness; seizures; severe drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness; slow breathing; slow heartbeat.

Proper storage of Oxymorphone Suppositories:

Store Oxymorphone Suppositories in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Oxymorphone Suppositories out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Oxymorphone Suppositories, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Oxymorphone Suppositories are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Oxymorphone Suppositories. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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