Belladonna and opium rectal and Zidovudine Capsules and Tablets

• Generic Name: belladonna / opium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  B & O Supprettes 15-A, B & O Supprettes 16-A

Belladonna is a natural substance made from a toxic plant. The medicinal form of belladonna has many effects in the body, such as decreasing muscle activity.

Opium is also a natural substance made from the seeds of a plant. The medicinal form of opium is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

Belladonna and opium is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by muscle spasms in the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder.

Belladonna and opium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zidovudine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Retrovir

• It is used to treat HIV infection.
• It is used to keep the HIV infection from passing from the mother to the newborn during delivery. The newborn will also be given this medicine (zidovudine capsules and tablets) after birth.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.