Perrigo Acetaminophen Suppositories USP, 650 mg Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)

Acetaminophen 650 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

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

• •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 product

Do not use

• •in children under 12 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 warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• •fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours), or recurs.
• •pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days.
• •new symptoms occur.
• •redness or swelling is present in the painful area. These 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. (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

• •do not use more than directed
• •remove wrapper
• •carefully insert suppository well up into the rectum
• •adults and children 12 years and older:
• •1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
• •do not exceed 6 suppositories in any 24 hour period
• •children under 12 years: ask a doctor

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 ingredient

hydrogenated vegetable oil