acetaminophen

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Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 120 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily

• reduces fever
• relieves minor aches, pains, and headache

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning:

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes

• more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

• skin reddening
• blisters
• rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

For rectal use only

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

• 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

• your child has liver disease
• your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

• fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours), or recurs.
• pain lasts more than 5 days or gets worse.
• new symptoms occur.
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area. These may be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• this product does not contain directions or warnings for adult use
• do not use more than directed
• remove wrapper
• carefully insert suppository well up into the rectum

Dosing Chart
Age	Dose
under 3 years	Do not use unless directed by a doctor
3 to 6 years	Use 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours (maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours)

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• store at 20-25^°C (68-77^°F) or in a cool place
• tamper-evident: suppositories are individually wrapped. Do not use if printed wrapper is opened or damaged.

Inactive ingredient

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Acetaminophen For Children

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