Label: ACEPHEN- acetaminophen suppository

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

Drug Label Information

Updated March 9, 2016

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each rectal suppository)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • USES

    temporarily
    • reduces fever
    • relieves minor aches, pains, and headache

  • WARNINGS

    For rectal use only

    Liver Warning:
    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
     a child 6 to 12 years takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
    •  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
    Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
    •  skin reddening
    •  blisters
    •  rash
    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Do not use
    • in children under 6 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
    • new symptoms occur
    • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
    • 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. 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 foil wrapper
    • insert suppository well up into rectum

    children under 6 years                      do not use
    children 6-12 years

                          1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours

                           (maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours)

    adults and children

    12 years and older

                           2 suppositories every 4 to 6 hours

                           (maximum of 6 doses)

  • Other Information

    • store at room temperature 15˚-30˚C (59˚-86˚F)

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, polyethylene glycol 100 stearate, sorbitan monooleate

  • QUESTIONS?

    call 1-800-922-1038

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 325 mg Suppository Box Label

    CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers

    Acetaminophen
    325mg Supp.

    Date:

    Name:
    Dr.

    Hancock item only

    123456

    1/1/01

    Acetaminophen 325mg Suppositories NDC 76413-302-12

    Batch: 123456
    Lot: 123456
    Exp: 1/1/01
    G&W LABS

    Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

    Principal Display Panel - 325 mg Suppository Box Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACEPHEN  
    acetaminophen suppository
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:76413-302(NDC:0713-0164)
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Acetaminophen (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (Acetaminophen - UNII:362O9ITL9D) Acetaminophen325 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Glyceryl Monostearate (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)  
    Hydrogenated Coconut Oil (UNII: JY81OXM1OM)  
    Peg-100 Stearate (UNII: YD01N1999R)  
    Sorbitan Monooleate (UNII: 06XEA2VD56)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:76413-302-1212 in 1 BOX; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07234403/27/1992
    Labeler - Central Texas Community Health Centers (079674019)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Central Texas Community Health Centers079674019REPACK(76413-302) , RELABEL(76413-302)