FDA Label for Acetaminophen

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Acetaminophen Product Label

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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



SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION
READ AND KEEP CARTON FOR NEW LIVER WARNING
NDC 54868-5624-0
12 rectal suppositories
Acetaminophen Suppositories USP 120 mg
ASPIRIN FREE
Pain Reliever • Fever Reducer
50 Rectal Suppositories


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