Acetaminophen
Pediatric AcephenAcetaminophen Suppositories, 120 mg
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each rectal suppository)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- Other Information
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- QUESTIONS
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each rectal suppository)
Acetaminophen 120 mg
PURPOSE
pain reliever/fever reducer
USES
temporarily
• reduces fever
• relieves minor aches, pains, and headache
WARNINGS
For rectal use only
Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child inserts:
• more than 5 suppositories in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Do not use
• if your child is allergic to acetaminophen
• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours), or recurs
• you need to use this product for pain for more than 5 days continuously
Severe or recurrent pain, or high or continued fever may indicate a serious illness.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
If swallowed or in case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical in case of overdose for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Directions
This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
• do not use more than directed
• remove foil wrapper
• insert suppository well up into rectum
• children 3-6 years:
• 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
• do not exceed 5 suppositories in any 24-hour period
• children under 3 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
• for your safety, suppositories are packaged in tamper-evident sealed foil. Do not use if foil is torn or open.
• store at 8˚-25˚C (46˚-77˚F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT
butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, polyethylene glycol 100 stearate, polysorbate 80
QUESTIONS
call 1-800-922-1038
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm EST
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
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NDC 54868-5624-0
12 rectal suppositories
Acetaminophen Suppositories USP 120 mg
ASPIRIN FREE
Pain Reliever • Fever Reducer
50 Rectal Suppositories
AcetaminophenAcetaminophen SUPPOSITORY
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