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Acetaminophen Suppositories

Acetaminophen Suppositories is used for:

Treating minor aches and pains due to headache, muscle aches, backache, arthritis, the common cold, flu, toothache, menstrual cramps, and immunizations, and for temporarily reducing fever.

Acetaminophen Suppositories is an analgesic and antipyretic (lowers fever). It works by lowering a chemical in the brain that stimulates pain nerves and the heat-regulating center in the brain.

Do NOT use Acetaminophen Suppositories if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Acetaminophen Suppositories

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Acetaminophen Suppositories:

Some medical conditions may interact with Acetaminophen Suppositories. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of alcohol abuse or you drink more than 3 alcohol-containing drinks every day
• if you have liver or kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Acetaminophen Suppositories. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Isoniazid because the risk of liver problems may be increased
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects, including bleeding, may be increased by Acetaminophen Suppositories

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Acetaminophen Suppositories may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Acetaminophen Suppositories:

Use Acetaminophen Suppositories as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Wash your hands before and after using Acetaminophen Suppositories. If the suppository is too soft to use, put it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. You may also run cold water over it. Remove the wrapper. Moisten the suppository with cool water. Lie down on your side. Insert the pointed end of the suppository into the rectum. Use your finger to push it in completely.
• If you miss a dose of Acetaminophen Suppositories and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acetaminophen Suppositories.

Important safety information:

• Acetaminophen Suppositories has acetaminophen in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has acetaminophen in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Acetaminophen Suppositories may harm your liver. Your risk may be greater if you drink alcohol while you are using Acetaminophen Suppositories. Talk to your doctor before you take Acetaminophen Suppositories or other fever reducers if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day.
• Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult a doctor promptly. Do not use for more than 2 days or give to children younger than 3 years old unless directed by a doctor.
• Acetaminophen Suppositories may cause the results of some in-home test kits for blood cholesterol to be wrong. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking Acetaminophen Suppositories and need to check your blood cholesterol at home.
• For pain and fever in CHILDREN: Stop use and ask a doctor if fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days, pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days, or redness or swelling is present or any new symptoms appear.
• For pain and fever in ADULTS: Stop use of Acetaminophen Suppositories and ask your doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days, fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days, or new symptoms occur or redness or swelling is present.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Acetaminophen Suppositories while you are pregnant. Acetaminophen Suppositories is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Acetaminophen Suppositories, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Acetaminophen Suppositories:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dark urine or pale stools; stomach pain; unusual fatigue; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include dark urine; excessive sweating, extreme fatigue; nausea and vomiting; stomach pain.

Store Acetaminophen Suppositories at room temperature, between 35 and 80 degrees F (2 and 27 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Acetaminophen Suppositories out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Acetaminophen Suppositories, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Acetaminophen Suppositories is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Acetaminophen Suppositories. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.