ACETAMINOPHENpain reliever/fever reducer
- Dosage form
- SUPPOSITORY
- Labeler
- Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- Label updated
- 2011-04-13
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- ACETAMINOPHEN
Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Purpose
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
- 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
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.
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
- tamper-evident: suppositories are individually wrapped. Do not use if printed wrapper is opened or damaged.
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) or in a cool place
Inactive ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Acetaminophen Suppositories USP, 650 mg
NDC 54868-4991-0
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Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
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650 mg Each
DailyMed Set ID: cddc841a-ab37-4480-a9d1-4764cba3ec80 · Version 1
NDC: 54868-4991