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Metacin 170 mg Suppositories 5's
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Therapeutic Class

[ANALGESIC AND ANTIPYRETIC AGENT]

Author Details

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Written By

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M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • PROBENECID
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • DOMPERIDONE

Drug Warnings

Do not take Metacin 170 mg Suppositories if you are allergic to any of its components, have severe liver problems or if the child weighs below 7kgs. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, inherited metabolic disease, alcoholism, infections or any other medical conditions. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not exceed the recommended dosage as an overdose may be injurious to the liver. Do not swallow Metacin 170 mg Suppositories; it is for anal administration only.

Side Effects of Metacin 170 mg Suppositories

  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Soreness in or around the rectum/anus

Directions for Use

Use Metacin 170 mg Suppositories exactly as advised by the doctor. The suppository should be inserted into the rectum (back passage) by removing the plastic wrapper. Wash your hands before and after inserting the suppository.

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Key Benefits

Metacin 170 mg Suppositories belongs to the group of analgesics (pain killers), and antipyretics (fever-reducing agents) used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever in adults and children weighing at least 7kgs. Metacin 170 mg Suppositories prevents the release of chemical messengers (prostaglandin) that cause pain and inflammation. Thus, relieves pain. Metacin 170 mg Suppositories also acts as an antipyretic agent by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain that regulate body temperature. Thereby, reduces fever. 

Uses of Metacin 170 mg Suppositories

Pain relief, Fever

About Metacin 170 mg Suppositories

Metacin 170 mg Suppositories belongs to the group of analgesics (pain killers), and antipyretics (fever-reducing agents) used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever in adults and children weighing at least 7kgs. Pain and fever are caused by the activation of pain receptors due to the release of certain natural chemicals in the body like prostaglandins. 

Metacin 170 mg Suppositories contains 'Paracetamol' which prevents the release of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation. Thus, relieves pain. Metacin 170 mg Suppositories also acts as an antipyretic agent by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain that regulate body temperature. Thereby, reduces fever.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Metacin 170 mg Suppositories based on your condition. In some cases, Metacin 170 mg Suppositories may cause side effects like rash, soreness in or around the rectum/anus, and itching. Most of these side effects do not necessitate medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.

Do not take Metacin 170 mg Suppositories if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, alcoholism, infections or any other medical conditions. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not exceed the recommended dosage as an overdose may be injurious to the liver. Do not swallow Metacin 170 mg Suppositories; it is for anal administration only.

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Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Veda MaddalaDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Therapeutic Class

[ANALGESIC AND ANTIPYRETIC AGENT]

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