Acetaminophen - Acetaminophen - Rectal Suppository Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Acetaminophen.
• Acephen, Feverall, Neopap
• uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen

Possible Side Effects

• When taken as directed, most people experience little or no side effects with this medication.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
• Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, excessive sweating, severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.

Medicinal Applications

• This drug is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever.

Acetaminophen Miscellaneous Notes

• Acetaminophen does not cause the stomach and intestinal ulcers that aspirin and aspirin-like NSAIDs (for example, ibuprofen, ketoprofen) may cause.

Acetaminophen Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight.
• May also refrigerate.

Usage Instructions

• If the suppository is too soft to insert, put it in cold water or refrigerate for 30 minutes before removing the foil wrapper.
• Unwrap the foil and moisten the suppository with a little water.
• Lie down on your left side with right knee bent.
• Push the suppository into the rectum with your finger.
• Remain lying down for a few minutes and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed.
• Take this medication as directed.
• Do not take more often than recommended.
• Do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor.
• Not to be given to children under 3 years of age without doctor's approval.
• Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended (see Side Effects section).

Read Before Using Acetaminophen (precautions)

• If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this medication.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you use, especially of.