Hi bobby,
I spoke with Kirk, a Pharmacy Intern at the CVS Pharmacy on Plymouth
Rd. in Ann Arbor, MI. His first response was that if you haven't
already removed the suppository, do so if you're able. (If you can't
easily grasp it, have the victim bear down as if she's having a bowel
movement, to flex the vaginal muscles and help push the suppository
out far enough to grasp.)
Kirk explained that there are different rates of absorbtion for
medications. Most effective (best and quickest absorbtion) is
injected, followed by oral ingestion, followed by suppository form.
He said that medications taken in suppository form are not absorbed
quickly, so if the mistake was discovered quickly and the suppository
was removed, there should be nothing to worry about.
If the mistake wasn't discovered before the suppository dissolved,
Kirk says there is still likely little to worry about. Both he and
the Senior Pharmacist were unable to find any notation of ill effects
in the references available to them. He advised that you keep an eye
on the victim. If she presents symptoms such as burning, itching,
headache, light-headedness or dizziness, you should take her to the
emergency room immediately.
Otherwise, if she presents no such symptoms, have her follow up with
her physician as soon as possible.
I also have a call in to the National Poison Control Center for more
information: 1-800-222-1222. I've been waiting for a call back for an
hour, however, and your situation seems to require a certain urgent
attention.
When/if the Poison Control Center returns my call, I shall post their
remarks here. In the meantime, I hope the advice of the Pharmacist's
is sufficient.
If I can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask for
clarification.
--Missy
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