← Search & browse all drugs
DERMATOLOGICALS › MEDICATED DRESSINGS › MEDICATED DRESSINGS › Medicated dressings with antiinfectives
benzododecinium
D09AA05
Forms & Strengths
- Rectal suppository: 5mg
- Rectal suppository: 10mg
Adult Dosing
- 1 suppository rectally as a single dose
- Dose may be repeated after 4-6 hours if needed
Pediatric Dosing
- Below 3 years of age: contraindicated
- 3-12 years of age: 5mg as a single dose
Indications
- Relief of acute and post-operative pain
- Relief of pain associated with minor surgical procedures
Mechanism of Action
- Local anesthetic effect on rectal mucosa
- Blocks conduction of nerve impulses
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzododecinium or other local anesthetics
- Children below 3 years of age
Adverse Reactions
- Local irritation
- Rectal bleeding
- Urticaria
Drug Interactions
- Enhanced effect with other local anesthetics
- Interactions with antiarrhythmic drugs
Curated Content: Needs Vetting Before Put to Clinical Use