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Acephen ™

Acephen Acetaminophen suppositories 325 mg


Package Information

NDC # Unit Size Case Size
PL / GW
0713-0164-12 box of 12 72/24
0713-0164-50 box of 50 12/12
0713-0164-01 box of 100 10/10


Drug Facts

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factspacer Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)   Purpose factspacer
factspacer Acetaminophen 325 mg   Pain reliever/fever reducer
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factspacer Uses
Uses temporarily
. reduces fever
. relieves minor aches, pains, and headach
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factspacer Warnings
For rectal use only
Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
. adult uses more than 12 suppositories in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
. child uses more than 5 suppositories in 24 hours, which is the maiximum daily amount
. taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
. adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use 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 user has liver disease
Ask a doctor or phamacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
. fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours), or recurs
. adult needs to use this product for pain for more than 10 days continuously
. child needs 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.
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. Quick medical
attention is critical in case of overdose for adults and for children even
if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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factspacer Directions
. do not use more than directed
. remove foil wrapper
. insert suppository well up into rectum
. adults and children 12 years and over - 2 suppositories every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist;do not exceed 12 suppositories in any 24-hour period
. children 6-12 years - 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist;do not exceed 5 suppositories in any 24 hour period
. children under 6 years - do not use
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factspacer Other information
. store at room temperature 15°-30° C (59°-86°F)
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factspacer Inactive ingredients
glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, polyethylene glycol 100 stearate, sorbitan monooleate
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