Trimethobenzamide (Rectal)
Key points
- Tigan, Tigan Pediatric, Tebamide Pediatric, Navogan, Tebamide, Trimazide There may be other brand names for this medicine.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trimethobenzamide or to local anesthetics like novocaine or xylocaine.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Trimethobenzamide (Rectal)
Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane), Trimethobenzamide (trye-meth-oh-BEN-za-mide)
Treats nausea and vomiting.
Brand Name(s):
Tigan, Tigan Pediatric, Tebamide Pediatric, Navogan, Tebamide, Trimazide
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trimethobenzamide or to local anesthetics like novocaine or xylocaine. This medicine should not be given to children unless approved by your doctor.
How to Use This Medicine:
Suppository
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. Never take rectal suppositories by mouth.
- Drink plenty of fluids while you are using this medicine to keep from getting dehydrated.
- Wash your hands with soap and water before using this medicine. Remove the foil or wrapper from the suppository before inserting it.
- To make the suppository easier to insert, you may use a lubricating gel such as K-Yreg; Jelly, but do not use petroleum jelly (Vaselinereg;).
- Lie on your left side with your left leg straight or slightly bent, and your right knee bent upward. Gently push the pointed end of the suppository into the rectum about 1 inch.
- Keep lying down for about 15 minutes to keep the suppository from coming out before it melts. Then, wash your hands again.
If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. You may store the suppositories in the refrigerator, but do not freeze them.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
Our doctors write and review articles for accuracy and keep them up to date.
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