Monograph Details
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Pain & Pyrexia
> Nonnarcotic analgesics
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FEVERALL SUPPOSITORIES |
| Manufacturer |
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Actavis |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Analgesic/antipyretic. |
| Generic Name |
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Acetaminophen 80mg, 120mg, 325mg; rectal supps. |
| Indications |
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Minor pain. Fever. |
| Children |
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Under 3months: not recommended. 3–11months: 80mg every 6 hrs. 1–3yrs: 80mg every 4 hrs. 3–6yrs: 120mg every 4–6 hrs. 6–12yrs: 325mg every 4–6 hrs. ≥12yrs: 650mg every 4–6 hrs. All: as needed. |
| Precautions |
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Hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Hepatotoxicity risk increased by chronic, heavy alcohol use. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Rash, hepatotoxicity (overdosage). |
| How Supplied |
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Supp—6 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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