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Acephen ™

Acephen Acetaminophen suppositories 120 mg
Pediatric


Package Information

NDC # Unit Size Case Size
PL / GW
0713-0118-12 box of 12 72/24
0713-0118-50 box of 50 12/12
0713-0118-01 box of 100 10/10


Drug Facts

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factspacer Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)   Purpose factspacer
factspacer Acetaminophen 120 mg   Pain reliever/fever reducer
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factspacer Uses
Uses temporarily
. reduces fever
. relieves minor aches, pains, and headache
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factspacer Warnings
For rectal use only
Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you child takes
. more thatn 5 suppositories in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
. with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Do not use with any 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 your child has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your 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
. you need to use this product for pain for more than 5 days continuously
Severe or recurrent pain, or high or continued fever may indicate a serious illness.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed or in case of overdose, get
medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical
attention is critical in case of overdose for children even
if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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This product does not contain directories or complete warnings for adult use.
. do not use more than directed
. remove foil wrapper
. insert suppository well up into rectum
. children 3-6 years
   . 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist;
   . do not exceed 5 suppositories in any 24 hour period
. children under 3 years: ask a doctor
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.for your safety, suppositories are packaged in tamper-evident sealed foil. Do not use if foil is torn or open.
. store at 8°-25°C (46°-77°F)
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factspacer Inactive ingredients
butylated hydroxyanisole,butylated hydroxytoluene,
glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, polyethylene glycol
100 stearate, polysorbate 80
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