ACETAMINOPHEN
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)
- Purpose
- ACETAMINOPHEN Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- ACETAMINOPHEN Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
ACETAMINOPHEN Uses
temporarily
- reduces fever
- relieves minor aches, pains, and headache
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
- an adult or child 12 years and older takes more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- an adult takes 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
For rectal use only
Do not use
- in children under 12 years
- if you are 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
- you have liver disease
- you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours), or recurs.
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days.
- new symptoms occur.
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area.
These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed or in case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical in case of overdose for adults and for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not use more than directed
- remove wrapper
- carefully insert suppository well up into the rectum
- adults and children 12 years and older:
- 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not exceed 6 suppositories in any 24 hour period
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
ACETAMINOPHEN Other information
- tamper-evident: suppositories are individually wrapped. Do not use if printed wrapper is opened or damaged.
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) or in a cool place
Inactive ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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Acetaminophen Suppositories USP, 650 mg
NDC 54868-4991-0
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
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650 mg Each
ACETAMINOPHENacetaminophen SUPPOSITORY
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PLEASE, BE CAREFUL!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!