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ACETAMINOPHEN

Physicians Total Care, Inc.


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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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Acetaminophen Suppositories USP, 650 mg

NDC 54868-4991-0

ACETAMINOPHEN

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

See New Warnings Information

Read and Keep Carton for New Liver Warning

650 mg Each

ACETAMINOPHEN

acetaminophen SUPPOSITORY

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:54868-4991(NDC:45802-730)
Route of Administration RECTAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 650 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 6 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 NDC:54868-4991-0 2 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA070608 2004-02-03


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