AcephenTM Acetaminophen Suppositories USP325 mg
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each rectal suppository)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
PURPOSE
Pain reliever/fever reducer
USES
temporarily • reduces fever • relieves minor aches, pains, and headache
WARNINGS
For rectal use onlyLiver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if • a child 6 to 12 years takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours• 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 productAllergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:• skin reddening• blisters• rashIf a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.Do not use• in children under 6 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 warfarinStop use and ask a doctor if• fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours), or recurs • new symptoms occur• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • redness or swelling is present in the painful areaThese 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. 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 foil wrapper• insert suppository well up into rectum
| children under 6 years | do not use |
| children 6-12 years | 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours (maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours) |
| adults and children 12 years and older | 2 suppositories every 4 to 6 hours (maximum of 6 doses) |
Other Information
• store at room temperature 15˚-30˚C (59˚-86˚F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, polyethylene glycol 100 stearate, sorbitan monooleate
QUESTIONS?
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