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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
AgeDose
under 3 yearsDo not use unless directed by a doctor
3 to 6 yearsUse 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