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Therapeutic Class:

Analgesic/Antipyretic

Form:

Acetaminophen Suppositories USP

Strength:

120 mg, 160 mg, 325 mg, 650 mg

Format:

12 x 120 mg; 12 x 160 mg; 12 x 325 mg; 12 x 650 mg

Ingredients:

Medicinal Ingredient: Acetaminophen. Non-medicinal Ingredient: Novata (vegetable source triglycerides).

Indications/description:

For relief of mild to moderate pain, and to reduce fever. For rectal use only.

Dosage:

  • 120 mg: Infants under 1 year: Use only on the advice of a physician. Infants 1-2 years: One suppository (120 mg) every 4 hours. Maximum daily dosage is 5 suppositories.
  • 160 mg: Children 2-4 years: One suppository (160 mg) every 4 hours. Maximum daily dosage is 6 suppositories.
  • 325 mg: Children 4-6 years: One suppository (325 mg) every 6 hours. Maximum daily dosage is 4 suppositories. Children 6-12 years: One suppository (325 mg) every 4 hours. Maximum daily dosage is 6 suppositories.
  • 650 mg: Adults and children over 12 years: One suppository (650mg) every 4-6 hours as necessary. Maximum daily dosage is 6 suppositories.

Instructions for Use:

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Remove plastic wrapper.
  • Moisten suppository with cool water.
  • Lie on side with bottom leg straight and upper leg bent up towards chest.
  • Gently push suppository as high as possible into rectum.
  • Wash hands with soap and water.

Warning:

Keep out of reach of children. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child.

Consult a physician if underlying condition requires continued use for more than 5 days. It is hazardous to exceed the maximum recommended dose unless advised by a physician.

Storage:

Store between 15°C and 30°C.

These products may not be suitable for everyone. Read the labels and follow the directions of use.
For additional information, contact us at 1-888-550-6060 or by email at medinfo@pendopharm.com.