Melanez Caution For Usage

Incompatibilities: Not available.
Instruction for Use: 1. When practical, clean the area around the rectum with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly.
Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth.
2. Do not open suppository if it seems soft, hold the foil wrapper under cold water or place it in refrigerator for few minutes to harden it before removing the wrapper.
3. Position the patient to lie on one side with knees bent up to their abdomen or lie on back with feet and legs held up.
4. Detach the suppository by holding strip upright and carefully peel the wrapper evenly down both sides (moisten the suppository if dry).
5. Hold the suppository between index finger and thumb, locate the anus and gently insert suppository tip end first with the index finger. The suppository should be fully inserted into rectum against the wall of rectum.
6. Hold buttocks together while lying down for about 5 minutes to avoid having the suppository come out.
7. Discard used materials and wash hands thoroughly.