acetaminophenfor children
- Dosage form
- SUPPOSITORY
- Labeler
- A-S Medication Solutions
- Label updated
- 2025-01-06
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- ACETAMINOPHEN
Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)
Acetaminophen 120 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
temporarily
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• reduces fever -
• relieves minor aches, pains, and headache
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
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• 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:
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• skin reddening -
• blisters -
• rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
For rectal use only
Do not use
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• 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
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• your child has liver disease -
• your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• 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
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• 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
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Dosing Chart |
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Age |
Dose |
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under 3 years |
Do not use unless directed by a doctor |
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3 to 6 years |
Use 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours (maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours) |
Other information
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• 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
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Acetaminophen For Children
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