Drug Facts
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)
Acetaminophen USP 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common coldfluheadachesoar throattoothache
- 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 reactions. 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. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
* or as directed by a doctor
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (tablets)* |
| under 24 | under 2 years | ask a doctor |
| 24 to 35 lbs | 2 to 3 years | 1 tablet |
| 36 to 47 lbs | 4 to 5 years | 1½ tablets |
| 48 to 59 lbs | 6 to 8 years | 2 tablets |
| 60 to 71 lbs | 9 to 10 years | 2½ tablets |
| 72 to 95 lbs | 11 years | 3 tablets |
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
- do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
- chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing; do not swallow tablets whole
- find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age
- repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Other information
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light.
- do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients
citric acid anhydrous, colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, crospovidone, D&C red No.27 lake, D&C red 30 aluminum lake, dextrose monohydrate, ethylcellulose, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sucralose.