Walgreen Co. Children’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)
Acetaminophen 120 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
temporarily
- •reduces fever
- •relieves minor aches, pains, and headache
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
For rectal use only
- •more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Do not use
- •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
- •the child has liver disease
- •the 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
- •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.
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
| 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) |
- •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
Other information
- •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 ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil