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Acetaminophen

OTC Rectal RxCUI 198443
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Acetaminophen
Route
Rectal
Label date
2025-02-12

Indications and usage

Uses temporarily

  • reduces fever
  • relieves minor aches, pains, and headache

Purpose

s Pain reliever/fever reducer

Dosage and administration

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

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

  • 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 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
  • 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.

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

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

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.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(in each rectal suppository) Acetaminophen 650 mg

Inactive ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Storage and handling

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.

Keep out of reach of children

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.