Uses
Pain reliever and fever reducer. It temporarily reduces fever and relieves minor aches, pains and headache in children 3 to 6. It is given rectally, which helps when a child is vomiting or won't take oral medicine.
Ingredients
- Active ingredient (per rectal suppository): acetaminophen USP 120 mg
- Inactive ingredients: glycerol monostearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, polyoxyethylene stearate, polysorbate 80
- 6 individually wrapped suppositories
Directions
- This product does not contain directions or warnings for adult use. Do not use more than directed.
- Remove the wrapper and carefully insert the suppository well up into the rectum.
- Under 3 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor.
- 3 to 6 years: 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours, with a maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours.
Warnings
- Liver warning: severe liver damage may occur if your child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen.
- Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions (reddening, blisters, rash). If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- For rectal use only. Do not use if allergic to acetaminophen or with any other drug containing acetaminophen.
- Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease or takes warfarin.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours) or recurs, pain lasts more than 5 days or gets worse, new symptoms occur, or there is redness or swelling.
- Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed or in case of overdose, get medical help or call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) right away, even without symptoms.
Pharmacist tips
- Check every other cold or fever medicine for acetaminophen to avoid double dosing.
- Write down dose times.
- Store at 35–80°F. Do not use if the imprinted wrapper is opened or damaged.
Source
Based on the official DailyMed label (setid 861e2987-5473-45b0-b2a6-f980a9b0e809): https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=861e2987-5473-45b0-b2a6-f980a9b0e809
Frequently asked question
Is this the infant FeverAll strength?
No. This listing is for six 120 mg Children's rectal suppositories. FeverAll Infants is a separate 80 mg product. Use only the age-specific directions for the supplied strength.
