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Brand names: Acephen, Tylenol, Tylenol Arthritis Pain Extended Relief, Tylenol Extra-Strength

Form	Strength
LIQUID, ORAL	160 mg/5 mL
SUPPOSITORY, RECTAL	120 mg; 325 mg; 650 mg
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL	650 mg
TABLET, ORAL	325 mg; 500 mg

Display Analgesics and Antipyretics, Miscellaneous Class: 280892

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Refrigerator item (suppository)

Pediatric acetaminophen Suppository Dosing (Excludes newborns)
Weight	Dose
6 - 12 kg	120 mg rectally every 6 hours as needed for mild-pain scale 1-5 or temperature ≥101.5℉ or if cannot tolerate oral medications
13 - 24 kg	240 mg rectally every 6 hours as needed for mild-pain scale 1-5 or temperature ≥101.5℉ or if cannot tolerate oral medications
25 - 39 kg	325 mg rectally every 6 hours as needed for mild-pain scale 1-5 or temperature ≥101.5℉ or if cannot tolerate oral medications
≥40 kg	650 mg rectally every 6 hours as needed for mild-pain scale 1-5 or temperature ≥101.5℉ or if cannot tolerate oral medications

Last updated: May. 1, 2023

Black Box Warnings Hepatotoxicity

Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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