Dosing and uses of Starch PR, Tucks Suppository (starch suppository)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
suppositories
- 51% starch
Hemorrhoids
1-6 suppository/day PR PRn
Can use stool softeners or bulk forming laxatives in conjunction with suppository
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
<12 years
Safety & efficacy not established
>12 years
Hemorrhoids: 1-6 suppository/day PR PRn
Can use stool softeners or bulk forming laxatives in conjunction with suppository
Starch PR, Tucks Suppository (starch suppository) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Irritation
Pruritus
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any ingredients
Cautions
Reevaluate if rectal bleeding or condition worsens after 7 days
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: NA
Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Starch PR, Tucks Suppository (starch suppository)
Mechanism of action
Active ingredient topical starch acts as skin protectant
Pharmacokinetics
Onset: 3-5 min
