pain reliever fever reducer
Acetaminophen · Liquid · Oral, Rectal
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository) Acetaminophen 120 mg
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Uses temporarily
• reduces fever
• relieves minor aches, pains, and headache
Warnings
Warnings 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
• 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.
Do not use
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
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
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
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
Directions
• 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
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
Inactive ingredients hydrogenated vegetable oil
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walgreen Company (revised May 3, 2023). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 2 products
pain reliever fever reducer NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0363-0579 | Acetaminophen 120 mg/1 Suppository | Walgreen Company | ANDA |
| 69842-878 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/15mL Liquid | CVS Pharmacy | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is pain reliever fever reducer used for?
Uses temporarily • reduces fever • relieves minor aches, pains, and headache
Who makes pain reliever fever reducer?
pain reliever fever reducer is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Walgreen Company, CVS Pharmacy.