Label: FEVER REDUCING CHILDRENS- acetaminophen suppository

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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  • Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository)

    Acetaminophen 120 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • Uses

    temporarily

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    reduces fever
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    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
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    with other drugs containing acetaminophen

    Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

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    skin reddening
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    blisters
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    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
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    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
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    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.
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    pain lasts more than 5 days or gets worse.
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    new symptoms occur.
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    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
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    do not use more than directed
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    remove wrapper
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    carefully insert suppository well up into the rectum

    Dosing Chart

    Age

    Dose

    under 3 years

    Do not use unless directed by a doctor

    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
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    tamper-evident: suppositories are individually wrapped. Do not use if printed wrapper is opened or damaged.
  • Inactive ingredients

    hydrogenated vegetable oil

  • Questions or comments?

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    Compare to the active ingredient in FeverAll®

    For Children

    Fever Reducing Suppositories

    ACETAMINOPHEN SUPPOSITORIES 120 mg

    Pain reliever; Fever reducer

    Ages 3-6 years

    Actual Size

    12 RECTAL SUPPOSITORIES, 120 mg EACH

    Fever Reducing Suppositories Image
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    FEVER REDUCING  CHILDRENS
    acetaminophen suppository
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-579
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN120 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    COTTONSEED OIL (UNII: H3E878020N)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-579-5312 in 1 CARTON01/21/2010
    11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07060701/21/2010
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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