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ACEPHEN - acetaminophen suppository 
G&W Laboratories, Inc.

AcephenTM, Acetaminophen Suppositories, 325 mg

ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each suppository)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

PURPOSE

Pain reliever/fever reducer

USES

temporarily
• reduces fever
• relieves minor aches, pains, and headache

WARNINGS

For rectal use only
Liver Warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
an adult or child 12 years and older takes more than 12 suppositories in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• a child 6 to 12 years takes more than 6 suppositories in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• an adult takes 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do not use
• in children under 6 years
• if you are allergic to acetaminophen
• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use if
• you have liver disease                               
• you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours), or recurs
• new symptoms occur
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
These may be signs of a serious condition.

IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING

ask a health professional before use.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

If swallowed or in case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical in case of overdose for adults and children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Directions
• do not use more than directed
remove foil wrapper
• insert suppository well up into rectum

children under 6 years do not use
children 6-12 years 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours
adults and children 12 years and older 2 suppositories every 4 to 6 hours

Other Information

• store at room temperature 15˚-30˚C (59˚-86˚F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, polyethylene glycol 100 stearate, sorbitan monooleate

QUESTIONS

call 1-800-922-1038

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION
READ AND KEEP CARTON FOR NEW LIVER WARNING
NDC 0713-0164-50
G&W ACEPHENTM Acetaminophen Suppositories USP 325 mg
Pain Reliever • Fever Reducer
50 Rectal Suppositories

Packaging Carton

ACEPHEN  
acetaminophen  suppository
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 0713-0164
Route of Administration RECTAL DEA Schedule     
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Acetaminophen (Acetaminophen) Acetaminophen 325 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Glyceryl Monostearate  
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil  
Peg-100 Stearate  
Sorbitan Monooleate  
Product Characteristics
Color      Score     
Shape Size
Flavor Imprint Code
Contains     
Packaging
# NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 0713-0164-12 12 SUPPOSITORY In 1 BOX None
2 0713-0164-01 100 SUPPOSITORY In 1 BOX None
3 0713-0164-50 50 SUPPOSITORY In 1 BOX None
4 0713-0164-66 6 SUPPOSITORY In 1 BOX None

Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA072344 03/27/1992

Labeler - G&W Laboratories, Inc. (001271188)
Registrant - G&W Laboratories, Inc. (001271188)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
G&W Laboratories, Inc. 001271188 MANUFACTURE
Revised: 01/2012G&W Laboratories, Inc.