Children’s Pain Fever Acetaminophen 24 Chewables Tabs
Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- •temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: •the common cold •flu•headache•sore throat•toothache
- •temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes:
Allergy Alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reaction. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days is accompanied or followed by fever headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
- •more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Do not use
- •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- •if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
liver disease.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning).
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- •pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- •new symptoms occur
- •redness or swelling is present
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
*or as directed by a doctor
| Weight (lbs) | under 24 | 24-35 | 36-47 | 48-59 | 60-71 | 72-95 |
| Age (yr) | under 2 years | 2-3 years | 4-5 years | 6-8 years | 9-10 years | 11 years |
| Dose (Tablets) | ask a doctor | 1 tablet | 1 ½ tablets | 2 tablets | 2 ½ tablets | 3 tablets |
- •this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
- •do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
- •find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
- •chew completely do not swallow whole
- •repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- •do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Other information
- •store at room temperature. Avoid high humidity. Protect from light
- •see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, crospovidone, D&C Red No. 30 Lake, dextrose, FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake, flavors, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, starch, sucralose