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fever reducing childrens Acetaminophen 120 mg Suppository, 12 suppositories — NDC 59779-579-53 (Billing 59779-0579-53)

by CVS Pharmacy · 12 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 1 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BLISTER PACK

This is a package of 12 suppositories of fever reducing childrens Acetaminophen 120 mg Suppository from CVS Pharmacy, marketed since Jan 2010 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 59779-0579-53
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 59779-579-53 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Other active recalls for Acetaminophen (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Oct 21, 2025 — Defective Container (Kenvue Brands LLC) · FDA recall D-0121-2026
Class II · Aug 20, 2025 — Discoloration (Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · FDA recall D-0596-2025
Class II · May 22, 2025 — cGMP deviations: Due to confirmed consumer complaints received with the observation of tablet discoloration (brown surface on tablets). (Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc) · FDA recall D-0471-2025
Class I · Jul 8, 2024 — Labeling: Label Mix-up: a bag of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection was found inside an overwrap labeled Acetaminophen Injection 1,000 mg per 100 mL (10 mg/mL) (Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.) · FDA recall D-0635-2024
Class II · May 20, 2024 — Discoloration: Brownish tablets (Contract Pharmacal Corporation) · FDA recall D-0566-2024
Class II · Nov 13, 2023 — Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications (KINDER FARMS LLC) · FDA recall D-0143-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 59779-579-53
Product NDC 59779-579
11-digit billing NDC 59779057953
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 198434
UNII 362O9ITL9D
Application # ANDA070607
SPL Set ID 9d89544f-3a66-4f23-b609-381d027e0c95
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2010-01-21
Route RECTAL
Dosage form SUPPOSITORY
Substance ACETAMINOPHEN

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 64200010005205
GPI class CVS Fever Reducing Childrens
GCN Seq No 004475
GCN 16903
HICL code 001866
Ingredient (HICL) Acetaminophen
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Analgesics
HIC3 code H3E
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Analgesic/Antipyretics,Non-Salicylate
AHFS code 28:08.16.00
AHFS class Non-Opioid Analgesics
FDB label name CVS CHILD FEVER RED 120 MG SUP
FDB brand name Children's Fever Reducer
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 004475
  • GCN: 16903
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 64200010005205
  • HICL (First Databank): 001866
  • AHFS class code: 28:08.16.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 198434
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 59779-579-53 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 59779-0579-53. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.

Drug family (ATC) Anilides
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name CVS CHILD FEVER RED 120 MG SUP Ingredient Acetaminophen
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Acetaminophen rectal is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce a fever. Acetaminophen is in a class of medications called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). It works by changing the way the body senses pain and by cooling the body.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It temporarily relieves minor aches and pains, like headache, backache, toothache, muscle aches, cold aches, minor arthritis pain and menstrual cramps. It also reduces fever.
  • Follow your product label or prescriber exactly and never exceed the maximum daily amount. Remember that the limit counts every product with acetaminophen. Too much can seriously d...
  • Check the label first. Many combination products also contain acetaminophen, and you shouldn't use two together. If you aren't sure, ask me or your pharmacist.
  • Having 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using it raises the risk of liver damage. If you take warfarin, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first, since regular high dail...
📖 Read our full Acetaminophen guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Acetaminophen may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Acetaminophen nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
59779-0579-53 You're viewing this Main listing 12 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 1 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BLISTER PACK 2010-01-21 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
acetaminophen for children 120 mg 45802-0732-30 Padagis 12 suppositories $0.244 — Discontinued —
Foster and Thrive Pain Reliever 120 mg 70677-1270-01 Strategic 12 suppositories $0.244 — Availability likely —
Feverall Childrens 120 mg 51672-2115-02 Sun 6 suppositories $0.927 — Availability likely —
pain reliever fever reducer childrens 120 mg 00363-0579-53 Walgreen 12 suppositories — — FDA listed —
fever reducing childrens 120 mgthis 59779-0579-53 CVS 12 suppositories — — FDA listed —
acetaminophen for children 120 mg 63187-0373-12 Proficient 12 suppositories — — FDA listed —
acetaminophen for children 120 mg 68071-4151-01 NuCare 12 suppositories — — FDA listed —
acetaminophen for children 120 mg 68071-4172-06 NuCare 6 suppositories — — FDA listed —
acetaminophen for children 120 mg 50090-0001-00 A-S 12 suppositories — — Discontinued —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2010
On the market since
Jan 2010
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
16 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII H3E878020N
    Cottonseed oil is a natural vegetable oil extracted from cotton plant seeds. It is used in medicines as a solvent and lubricant to help dissolve active ingredients and allow smooth tablet or capsule movement through manufacturing equipment.

1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also stateshydrogenated vegetable oil

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCVS Pharmacy
Application holderPERRIGO NEW YORK INC
FDA applicationANDA070607 (ANDA)
Labeler code59779
First marketedJan 2010
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio550 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 12 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 66 words ▾

Directions • this product does not contain directions or warnings for adult use • do not use more than directed • remove wrapper • carefully insert suppository well up into the rectum Dosing Chart Age Dose under 3 years Do not use unless directed by a doctor 3 to 6 years Use 1 suppository every 4 to 6 hours (maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours)

⚠️ Warnings ~1 min read ▾

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. 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. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

For rectal use only Do not use • 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 • your child has liver disease • your child is taking the blood thinning drug 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. • redness or swelling is present in the painful area.

These may be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed or in case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Quick medical attention is critical in case of overdose for adults and for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

📦 Storage and Handling 32 words ▾

Other information • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F) or in a cool place • tamper-evident: suppositories are individually wrapped. Do not use if printed wrapper is opened or damaged.

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each rectal suppository) Acetaminophen 120 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 5 words ▾

Inactive ingredients hydrogenated vegetable oil

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Acetaminophen (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 5 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Acetaminophen. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$34K
Claims incl. refills
277
Beneficiaries
145
Spend / beneficiary
$234.25
Spend / claim
$122.62
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by CVS Pharmacy. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CVS Pharmacy is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
← 59779-0570-18 · CVS 59779-0580-01 · CVS →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.