Generic name: acetaminophen (rectal) [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen ]
Brand names: Acephen, Feverall, Mapap
Dosage form: rectal suppository (120 mg; 325 mg; 650 mg; 80 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous analgesics
What is acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Acetaminophen rectal is given as a suppository to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.
Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor at once if you have nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop using acetaminophen and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use acetaminophen if you are allergic to it.
Do not use acetaminophen without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.
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